Near Glendale in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Glendale (Frayserís Farm)

By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

1. Glendale (Frayserís Farm) Marker

Inscription. In this vicinity, the Union Army of the Potomac made a stand on 30 June 1862, during its retreat from the Chickahominy River toward the James River. Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan posted several Union divisions facing east and north to protect this intersection, known locally as Riddellís Shop. In the ensuing battle, Confederate divisions commanded by Major Generals James Longstreet and A. P. Hill attacked the Union divisions of Brig. Gen. George A. McCall and Maj. Gen. Philip Kearney. The action became hand-to-hand, the two sides fighting with bayonets while they struggled for possession of the Union artillery stationed nearby. Late in the battle, McCall was captured near here by soldiers of the 47th Virginia Infantry. The Union line held, enabling McClellan to continue his retreat.

Location. 37° 26.757′ N, 77° 13.999′ W. Marker is near Glendale, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of Charles City Road and Willis Church Road (Virginia Route 156), on the right when traveling west on Charles City Road

By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

2. Richmond National Battlefield Park

Marker is located less than a mile north of the Glendale Visitor Center in Richmond National Battlefield Park.

. Click for map. Marker is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Charles City Road and Willis Church Road (VA 156). Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America.

Credits. This page originally submitted on , by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,467 times since then and 143 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on , by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 3. submitted on , by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016.