Battle of Spotsylvania • Tour the Battlefield • Monuments & MarkersThe Armies


The Laurel Hill Trail starts at the entrance to the Spotsylvania Court House battlefield, about 100 yards from the parking area for Stop One. (38°13’04.4″N 77°36’52.5″W; map) It is next to The Race for Spotsylvania Court House and Laurel Hill wayside markers and a short distance from the monument to John Sedgwick.

Closeup of the trio of wayside markers at Stop 1 on the Spotsylvania battlefield

Several markers and monuments are along the Laurel Hill Trail (listed in the order you come to them following the trail):

Warren’s Line wayside marker
Spindle House wayside marker
Maryland Brigade monument
Fight for the Fences wayside marker

From the marker:

Laurel Hill Trail

 Although not as famous as the “Bloody Angle,” the fighting at Laurel Hill played an important Role in the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Here the battle begam, and here more than 5,000 soldiers suffered or died. The Laurel Hill Trail leads to some key sites in the struggle. The trail begins across the road. Be careful in crossing – traffic here can be heavy and sight distance limited.

Trail length: One Mile
Difficulty: moderate
Time: One Hour

The Laurel Hill Trailhead marker on the Spotsylvania battlefield

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