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 Grant's Supply Line Posted by:  vhasler
N 38° 14.740 W 077° 31.420
18S E 279152 N 4236085
US Civil War history on how VA Route 208 was used.
Waymark Code: WMCHC8
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2011
Views: 4
Marker text:
E-40
Grant's Supply Line
The Fredericksburg Road, present-day Route 208, was the Army of the Potomac's supply line during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. For two weeks in May 1864, wagons shuttled back and forth along the road between the Union army and its supply base at Belle Plains on the Potomac River. Thousands of Confederate prisoners and wounded Union soldiers made their way to the rear along this road. As the Union army continued south toward Richmond, it shifted its supply base from Belle Plains to Port Royal, and abandoned the Fredericksburg Road about 21 May.
The marker is located on the north side, west bound lane in the row of pine trees. Limited shoulder to pull off. Traffic can be heavy during "rush" periods.
Marker Number: E-40
Marker Title: Grant's Supply Line
Marker Location: Along VA208 Courthouse Road
County or Independent City: Spotsylvania County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources, 2002
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