Grapevine Bridge - Highland Springs VA
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 37° 33.054 W 077° 16.389
18S E 299198 N 4158416
Here stood Grapevine Bridge across which, on the night of June 27, 1862, part of McClellan's Army moved in changing base.
Waymark Code: WM18GYD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2023
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Grapevine Bridge-Richmond National Battlefield-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.
LOCATION: Marker is near Highland Springs, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on North Airport Drive (Virginia Route 156) 0.7 miles east of Interstate 295, on the left when traveling east. Post office area: Henrico VA 23075
Name of Battle: Battle of Grapevine 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.