McClellan's Crossing
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N 37° 30.864 W 077° 12.412
18S E 304959 N 4154226
This historical marker is located near the Chickahominy River and Bottom's Bridge on US 60. Six historical markers are located here.
Waymark Code: WM74Z2
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2009
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The Peninsula Campaign was initiated by Union General George B. McClellan as an offensive operation to capture Richmond. Marching from the east, the Union army met heavy resistance at Seven Pines, about four mile east from this location. During the Battle of Seven Pines, General Robert E. Lee was appointed commander of the Confederate army, and his agressive tactics thwarted the Union attack.
Here a part of McClellan's army crossed the Chickahominy on May 23, 1862, advancing on Richmond. It was attacked by the Confederates at Seven Pines.