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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM66H_stuart_Fredericksburg-VA.html
At this point J. E. B. Stuart had his headquarters and cavalry camp in December 1862.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5VA_amoroleck-encounters-john-smith_Fredericksburg-VA.html
In August 1608, the first meeting between the Mannahoac Indian people of the Piedmont and the English colonists at Jamestown occurred at the falls of the Rappahannock River. Men from the upriver town of Hasinninga were hunting here at the eastern …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5V9_gen-hookers-headquarters_Fredericksburg-VA.html
Just northeast, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, commander of the Union Army of the Potomac, kept his headquarters, Jan. - June 1863, amid a vast city of tents and camps. It was here he rehabilitated he Union army after its catastrophic defeat in the Firs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5UQ_col-george-eskridge-memorial-tree_Fredericksburg-VA.html
May this Oak Tree from "Sandy Point" Westmoreland Co. Virginia, home of Col. George Eskridge, who was guardian for Mary Ball, shelter her last resting place, as she in her early childhood was sheltered and protected by her beloved guardian. As des…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5UN_meditation-rock_Fredericksburg-VA.html
HereMary Ball Washington prayed for the safet of her son and country during the dark days of the Revolution.
This tablet was presented byThe National Mary WashingtonMemorial Association(Chartered February 22, 1890 - February 22, 1962)by whose d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5S5_fredericksburg_Fredericksburg-VA.html
Because of the immense amount of fighting that occurred here, the Fredericksburg area has been called the vortex of the Civil War. Four major battles - Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House - resulting in approx…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5S2_fredericksburg_Fredericksburg-VA.html
For 18 months Fredericksburg was at the heart of the Civil War. Union and Confederate soldiers camped here, fought here and died here. Today there are many sites within the city. Civil War walking tour information is available free at the Frederic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5S1_col-joseph-a-moesch_Fredericksburg-VA.html
(Front):In memoryofCol. Joseph A. MoeschKilled atthe WildernessMay 6, 1864———Erected bySurviving Comrades
(Rear):83rd N.Y. Vol's———Ninth RegimentN.Y.S.M. — N.G.S.N.Y.2nd Brig.2nd Div. 5th Corps.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5RX_127th-regiment-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry_Fredericksburg-VA.html
(Front):127th RegimentPennsylvaniaVolunteerInfantryCol. W. W. JenningsCommanding
3rd Brigade2nd Division2nd Corps
(Rear):127th RegimentPennsylvania Volunteer InfantryCol. W. W. Jennings Commanding3rd Brigade 2nd Division 2nd Corps—&mda…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5M2_fredericksburg-campaign_Fredericksburg-VA.html
December 13, 1862. This is Hamilton's Crossing, the crossing of the Old Mine Road over the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad. Since the railroad was threatened from here to Fredericksburg by long range Federal cannon, Hamilton's Cross…