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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2D_union-batteries-at-accokeek-creek_Stafford-VA.html
By late May 1863 Major-General Joseph Hooker, likely concerned over a possible attack to cut off or capture his supply depot at Aquia Landing, adjusted his lines. Four additional batteries were built in the 11th Corps area south of the Accokeek. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2C_potomac-church-road_Stafford-VA.html
The Potomac Church Road dates from the 17th century. During the late 18th century, and well into the 19th century, this road and the Old Telegraph Road to its west, now roughly Route 1 were primary travel routes connecting Stafford with important …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2B_union-army-winter-camp-remains_Stafford-VA.html
You are now standing inside the perimeter of what was once a Union 11th Corps winter camp. Soldiers not only camped and drilled here, but also built roads and fortifications in and around this park. Since the Civil War, the majority of Stafford's …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18CB_sandstone-quarry_Stafford-VA.html
On the trail to the right of the picnic area beyond this sign are the remains of a late 18th and early 19th century sandstone quarry. Archaeological reports on this site noted that stone quarried here was loaded onto scows or shallow boats and tak…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18C0_union-battery_Stafford-VA.html
At 200 feet above sea level, this is the highest of the three batteries in this park. Its three-faced parapet allowed it to support other nearby batteries and encampments against attacks from multiple directions. Its very steep approaches would ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18BX_11th-corps-road_Stafford-VA.html
On 15 Feb 1863 Major-General Joseph Hooker directed that the road passing about one mile to the west of Brooke's Station and leading to Stafford Court House be put in condition to be practicable for artillery at all times, corduroying it where nec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18BL_union-battery_Stafford-VA.html
The largest and strongest battery in this park; this one contains nearly 300 linear feet of parapet 30 feet thick. The foundation of a large blockhouse also remains. The battery could have supported all three nearby batteries. Its blockhouse also …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18AB_eleventh-corps-encampment-area_Stafford-VA.html
In 1863, over 135,000 Union Army of the Potomac soldiers established winter camps throughout Stafford County - the largest encampment of any Army during the Civil War. Two-thirds of Civil War deaths occurred while armies were in camp. Many soldier…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18AA_union-infantry-winter-camp_Stafford-VA.html
These woods contain remains of hut sites, chimneys and defenses of a large Army of the Potomac winter camp, soldiers of the 11th Corps 1st and 3rd Divisions moved to this area from Belle Plain and Stafford Courthouse in late Feb/early Mar, 1863, i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11WF_redoubt-no-2-fort-no-name_Stafford-VA.html
Twelfth Corps / Army of the Potomac, USAStafford County, VirginiaCirca 1863National Historic RegistryFebruary 2006Virginia Historic RegistryDHR # 089-5057/44ST0082