Chancellorsville Battlefield
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member La de Boheme
N 38° 18.622 W 077° 38.895
18S E 268454 N 4243570
Part of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, the battle that took place here in early May 1863 is regarded by some as Robert E. Lee's greatest victory.
Waymark Code: WM1VQZ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon
Views: 99

The Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center is located about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg on Route 3. It is open daily from 8:30-6:30 through September 3. After that, it is open 9:00-5:00 on weekdays and 9:00-6:00 on weekends through the end of October. The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk. The park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

The battle at Chancellorsville was a great victory for General Lee, but also marked the mortal wounding of Stonewall Jackson by friendly fire. More details on the battle of Chancellorsville can be found here.

There are 5 walking tours.

  • Chancellorsville History Walking Trail
  • Hazel Grove-Fairview Walking Tour
  • Wounding of "Stonewall" Jackson Trail
  • McLaws Trail
  • Old Salem Church Trail

Type of site: Battlefield

Address:
Rt. 3
Chancellor, VA


Phone Number: 540 786-2880

Admission Charged: No Charge

Website: [Web Link]

Driving Directions:
To reach the Chancellorsville Visitor Center from I-95, take exit 130A (Route 3) west for approximately seven miles. The visitor center is on the right, north side of the highway.


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