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The climactic fighting of the Battle of Chancellorsville took place in the woods and fields around Fairview. Here on the morning of May 3, 1863, Union troops struggled to maintain their position long enough to allow General Hooker time to establis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TU_jacksons-impact_Spotsylvania-VA.html
Around you is tangible and dramatic evidence of the impact "Stonewall" Jackson's flank attack had on the Union army. The artillery emplacements (lunettes) in front of you were constructed at a fairly leisurely rate on May 1 and 2, 1863. They face …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TC_a-very-hot-place_Spotsylvania-VA.html
At Hazel Grove, Lee's artillerists enjoyed perhaps their greatest success of the war. No sooner had the Union army evacuated the ridge than Southern cannon appeared - first four pieces, then eight, twelve, sixteen. Within an hour more than thirty …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TB_lee-renews-the-attack_Spotsylvania-VA.html
Confederate artillery here supported one of the largest infantry attacks of the Civil War. At dawn "Stonewall" Jackson's corps, now led by J.E.B. Stuart, struck the Union line from the west, in the woods to your left-front. At the same time, Lee's…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T5_hazel-grove_Spotsylvania-VA.html
On the morning of May 3, this large, open plateau, known as "Hazel Grove," was the key to the Union position. "Stonewall" Jackson's flank attack the evening before had staggered the Union army but had not seriously damaged it. As the new day dawne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T2_brig-gen-e-f-paxton-c-s-a_Spotsylvania-VA.html
In this vicinityBrig. Gen. E. F. Paxton, C.S.A.Aged 35 years, of Rockbridge County, VA.Was killed on the morning of May 3, 1863While leading his command, theStonewall Brigadein the attack on Fairview
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T1_chancellorsville-campaign_Spotsylvania-VA.html
May 3, 1863 - Battle cries break the stillness of the dawn as 25,000 Confederate soldiers move up through the dark woods on both sides of the Plank Road to attack the Union position guarding Fairview heights, 800 yards to the east. Leading them in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SZ_jacksons-flank-march_Spotsylvania-VA.html
Shortly after 8 a.m., May 2, "Stonewall" Jackson's corps marched down the hill behind you and passed Catharine Furnace, bound for the Union Army's right flank. When the Federals spotted Jackson's column, they assumed the Confederates were retreati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SY_a-region-of-gloom_Spotsylvania-VA.html
From the time of its earliest settlement, this region was known as "The Wilderness of Spotsylvania" because of its dense thickets and poor soil. Locals called the countryside just west of the Wilderness "The Poison Fields." High concentrations of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ST_chancellorsville-campaign_Spotsylvania-VA.html
May 2, 1863. Shortly after noon, Sickles' Corps advanced from the Union right-center to attack the "retreating" Confederates. Posey's and Wright's brigades, part of Lee's holding line, met the advance. A rear guard from Jackson's marching column a…