Seven Days Battles Grape Vine Bridge - Sandston VA
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 37° 33.055 W 077° 16.371
18S E 299225 N 4158417
Marker is near Sandston at 901 N Airport Dr, Henrico VA 23075 in Henrico County. It was erected in 1961 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number PA-105.)
Waymark Code: WM18GYA
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2023
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Seven Days Battles Grape Vine Bridge
Here Sumner crossed the river to reinforce the part of McClellan's army fighting at Fair Oaks, May 31, 1862. Here a part of Porter's force crossed in the night of June 27, 1862 after the battle of Gaines's Mill. Here Stonewall Jackson, rebuilding the bridges destroyed by the retreating Unionists, crossed in pursuit, June 29.
Name of Battle:
Seven Days Battles Grape Vine Bridge
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 06/27/1862
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.