Battle of Chancellorsville – J40 historical marker

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Chancellorsville Tour Stop 3 markerThe Battle of Chancellorsville – J40 Virginia historical marker is on the north side of the Chancellor House ruins at Stop 3 on the Chancellorsville Battlefield Auto Tour.
The Battle of Chancellorsville Virginia historical marker on the Chancellorsville battlefield

Text from the marker:

J40

Battle of Chancellorsville

Hooker reached this point, April 30, 1863, next day he entrenched, with his left wing on the river and his right wing on the road several miles west. That wing was surprised by Jackson and driven back here, May 2. The Confederates stormed the position here, May 3. The Union Army withdrew northward, May 5-6, 1863.

Conservation and Development Commission 1930

Location of the Marker

The marker is at the parking area for the Chancellor House Ruins. It is just north of the intersection of Elys Ford Road with the Plank Road, Virginia Route 3. A parking area is on the west side of Elys Ford Road.  (38°18’34.3″N 77°38’04.6″W)

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