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|  Battlefield of Seven Pines - Sandston, VA
in U.S. Civil War Sites Placed by the Battlefield Markers Association, marker #37 describes the Battle of Seven Pines as Confederates led by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston moved east to meet Gen. George B. McClellan's army. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 09/02/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Sandston
in Virginia Historical Markers This marker describes the history of Sandston and the origin of the town's name. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 12/07/2009 last visited: never |
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|  McClellan's Picket Line
in Virginia Historical Markers Located on US 60 near Richmond International Airport, this marker indicates where McClellan's army crossed in May, 1862. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 09/02/2009 last visited: 06/03/2001 |
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|  Battle of Seven Pines - Sandston, VA
in Battlefields This battlefield marker, one of several in Sandston, marks an area of heavy fighting that took place as the Confederate Army fought to defend Richmond. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 12/06/2009 last visited: never |
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|  McClellan’s First Line
in Virginia Historical Markers This historical marker is located on U.S. 60 about 300 feet east of the Sandston post office on the north side of the highway. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 09/02/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Battlefield of Seven Pines - Sandston, VA
in Signs of History Placed by the Battlefield Markers Association, marker #38 indicates an area where heavy fighting took place during the Battle of Seven Pines. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 12/31/2009 last visited: never |
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|  First Public Library in Henrico County - Sandston, VA
in First of its Kind The first public library in Henrico County was established here in 1923. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 11/22/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Seven Pines
in Civil War Discovery Trail Sites Located near the entrance to the Sandston Library, this Civil War Trails historical marker describes events related to the Battle of Seven Pines. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 07/31/2009 last visited: 05/21/2012 |
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|  Battlefield of Seven Pines - Sandston, VA
in Signs of History Placed by the Battlefield Markers Association, marker #39 describes the path of the Confederate advance towards Union defensive lines. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 12/06/2009 last visited: 08/14/2012 |
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|  Battlefield of Seven Pines - Sandston, VA
in Signs of History Placed by the Battlefield Markers Association, marker #40 describes fighting during the Battle of Seven Pines between the first and second Union defensive lines. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 12/31/2009 last visited: never |
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|  First Railway Gun Used in Warfare - Henrico Co., VA
in First of its Kind The first railroad gun was used by the Confederacy against the Union army at the Battle of Savage's Station June 29, 1862. Its path to the battlefield passed through the station once located in Fair Oaks. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 12/26/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Second Day at Seven Pines
in Virginia Historical Markers The Battle of Seven Pines took place May 31 and June 1, 1862. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 02/06/2010 last visited: never |
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|  Fair Oaks Station
in Virginia Historical Markers The railroad station located here was part of the Battle of Seven Pines. Later the same month during the Seven Days Battles, General Robert E. Lee would use the station to launch the first railway gun. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 02/06/2010 last visited: never |
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|  Virginia Air National Guard
in Virginia Historical Markers A historical marker located near the Virginia Aviation Museum. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 09/02/2009 last visited: 07/31/2012 |
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|  Richmond Defences ~ Crossing Of The Outer Line
in Signs of History A road side marker across from the Richmond airport, containing details of the Civil War defense of Richmond, VA posted by: garmin_geek location: Virginia date approved: 10/20/2009 last visited: never |
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|  McClellan’s Second Line - Seven Pines VA
in Battlefields Marker is on U.S. 60 (Williamsburg Road) at the intersection with Nine Mile Road. It is adjacent to Seven Pines National Cemetery. The marker was erected in 1933 by the Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker number W 9) posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 08/04/2023 last visited: 08/05/2023 |
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|  McClellan’s Second Line
in Virginia Historical Markers This marker is located on U.S. 60 (Williamsburg Road) at the intersection with Nine Mile Road. It is adjacent to Seven Pines National Cemetery. A Benchmark (PID = GV1576) is next to the marker on the brick wall. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 09/02/2009 last visited: 08/04/2023 |
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|  Seven Pines National Cemetery - Sandston,VA
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places This National Cemetery was established in 1866 and is located on a civil war battlefield. It was added to the National Register in 1995. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 07/28/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Gettysburg Address - Seven Pines National Cemetery - Sandston, VA
in Abraham Lincoln A plaque with the Gettysburg Address. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 08/26/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Civil War Artillery
in Virginia Historical Markers A Richmond historical marker located at the Richmond International Airport. The best access is to park on the shoulder of the road when exiting from the terminal. Watch out for traffic! posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 09/02/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Williamsburg - Richmond, VA
in Signs of History This is one of a few historical markers at the elevators for the airport parking garage. posted by: bluesnote location: Virginia date approved: 07/17/2014 last visited: 07/17/2014 |
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|  Jamestown - Richmond, VA
in Signs of History This is one of a few historical markers at the elevators for the airport parking garage. posted by: bluesnote location: Virginia date approved: 07/17/2014 last visited: 07/17/2014 |
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|  Henrico Theatre - Highland Springs, VA
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Built in 1938, this theater was purchased and restored by Henrico County. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 01/17/2010 last visited: never |
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|  Highland Springs
in Virginia Historical Markers Streetcars played a prominent role in Highland Springs history. posted by: archway location: Virginia date approved: 02/06/2010 last visited: never |
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|  Allen's Farm-Seven Days Battles - Sandston VA
in Battlefields Just north of here at Allen's Farm, at 9:00 A.M. on 29 June, Maj. Gen. John B. Magruder's division attacked Brig. Gen. Edwin V. Sumner's corps, which formed the Union rear. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 11/13/2020 last visited: 10/16/2021 |
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