
Chancellorsville Battlefield
N 38° 18.520 W 077° 38.086
18S E 269628 N 4243348
Named for a tavern, Robert E. Lee achieved his greatest victory of the Civil War at this battlefield.
Waymark Code: WM1VWR
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2007
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You can start your exploration at the Chancellorsville Visitors Center 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.