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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HHG_men-from-massachusetts_Doswell-VA.html
The crack of thunder and flash of lightning echoed across the ravine before you, as the men of Ledlie's Brigade struggled to survive the relentless Confederate rifle and cannon fire which targeted them with fatal precision. The low ground offer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HHF_like-the-coming-of-a-cyclone_Doswell-VA.html
The fighting pits before you mark the positions of the skirmishers of the 2nd Georgia Battalion of General Ambrose Wright's Brigade, defending Ox Ford. The Georgians were in a perfect position to fire into the flank of Ledlie's assaulting colum…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HHE_run-for-safety_Doswell-VA.html
The melee resulting from the combination of a pouring thunderstorm, the boiling mix of five regiments of Union soldiers pursued by three regiments of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia infantrymen - accented by the flashes and smoke of rifle and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HHD_ledlies-legacy_Doswell-VA.html
Ledlie's men reached safety after uniting with Colonel Elisha Gaylord Marshall's 9th Corps Provisional brigade. Marshall was a tough West Point graduate who fought on the western frontier and was severely wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg. L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EK8_patrick-henrys-birthplace_Mechanicsville-VA.html
Seven miles east, at Studley, May 29, 1736, was born Patrick Henry, the Orator of the Revolution.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EK4_turning-lees-flank_Doswell-VA.html
Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia arrived here at the North Anna River on May 22, 1864. The next day, the Union Army of the Potomac followed, having maneuvered around the Confederates from the Wilderness through Spotsylvan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C4S_hanover-court-house_Hanover-VA.html
(Obverse)Near here lived in 1610 Machumps, brother-in-law to King Powhatan.
Near here were born Patrick Henry and Henry Clay.
In this building on 1st December 1763 Patrick Henry lighted the torch of liberty in the Parson's Cause.(over)
Er…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C4R_washington-rochambeau-route_Hanover-VA.html
General Washington and General Rochambeau passed her on Sept. 13, 1781 on their way to victory at Yorktown. One mile south, they turned east on state rout 605.
The marking of this route is a gift from the French Government. Committee of the Bic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C41_liberty-hall_Mechanicsville-VA.html
Site of the home ofSamuel Merdith, Sr., Gent.(1689-1762)Processioner-1708St. Pauls Parish, Hanover Co.A grandson ofThomas Meredith, Sr.Emigrant in 1636, VirginiaHis land grant in 1661
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJ2_battle-of-totopotomoy-creek_Mechanicsville-VA.html
Fighting occurred here and elsewhere around the Polegreen Church as part of the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek, spanning three days from May 30 to June 1, 1864. This ground lay between the opposing lines, and witnessed the ebbs and flows of fierce an…