Other Civil War Sites in Spotsylvania Court House- Part 1 (Sites Outside the Battlefield)

Brown’s Farm- is located in the Stuart’s Crossing community north of town which is not gated. It was the launching point for Hancock’s II Corps attack on the Mule Shoe Salient on May 12th.

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The Brown house was a half mile to the left of the sign.

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There may be earthworks located on the ridge here but I could not see them on LiDAR

Todd’s Tavern- located at the intersection of the Brock and Catharpin Roads. A Confederate delaying action along the Brock Road by Confederate cavalry allowed Lee to beat Grant to Spotsylvania Court House.

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The modern-day store is across the street from the location of the war time tavern

Fighting occurred in this field where the original tavern was located.

Looking north up the Brock Road
Looking south toward Spotsylvania Court House

Aldrich Farm/ USCT- the USCT signs are new and located at 38.2753889, -77.6251667. The first time USCTs faced the army of Northern Virginia.

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Fighting occurred across this field. The picture was taken from 38.2820966, -77.6214210.

Harris Farm- the site of a near disastrous Confederate offensive under Major General Richard Ewell on May 19th.

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Parking area located at 38.2337569, -77.5683874

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The monument was erected in 1901 by the state of Massachusetts.

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Heth’s Salient Battle Site

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Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery- 38.2028056, -77.5833889

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