Chickahominy River & Seven Days' Battles
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johnjm99
N 37° 35.446 W 077° 35.160
18S E 271680 N 4163554
Second of two markers side by side.
Waymark Code: WM82J
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2006
Views: 23
During the Civil War's Seven Days' Battles from 25 June to 1 July 1862, many engagements occurred along and near the Chickahominy River. Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellen led the Army of the Potomac. His goal was to capture the Confederate capital city of Richmond, defended by Gen. Robert E. Lee. Battles fought near the river include Beaver Dam Creek (Mechanicsville) on 26 June, Gaines's Mill on 27 June, and Savage's Station on 29 June. These and other battles encouraged McClellan to retreat to Harrison's Landing and ended the immediate threat to the capital city.
Marker Number: E 11
Marker Title: The Chickahominy River & Seven Days' Battles
Marker Location: Route 360
County or Independent City: Hanover
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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