Things To Do in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

Spotsylvania County Courthouse was built in 1840 and substantially rebuilt in 1900. The scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, ... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. Education was the responsibility of parents and churches until after the Civil War. Wealthier families hired tutors or sent their children to private schools. Poor children often learn... More on HMDB

The present Old Berea Christian Church was built in 1856 under the supervision of Samuel Alsop, who, even though he was 81, was considered one of the foremost builders of that time. This little chu... More on MuseumsUSA.org

The building was originally the Old Berea Christian Church built in 1856 under the supervision of 81 year old Samuel Alsop, one of the foremost builders of that time. A fine example of Virginia Got... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. From May 8-18, 1864, Union troops battered Gen. Robert E. Lee's lines at Spotsylvania Court House. Unable to defeat the Confederates by direct assault, Union commander Ulysses S. Grant determined to head south, drawing ... More on HMDB

Inscription. To the Glory of God, and, In loving memory of, The Rev. Arthur E. Booth, by whose devoted and untiring efforts, this Parish House was erected, , Erected by Christ Episcopal Church. , Location. 38° 12.003′ ... More on HMDB

Inscription. A short distance southeast is the site of the George Arnold House where Bishop Francis Asbury died, March 31, 1816. Asbury, born in England in 1745, came to America in 1771 and labored here until his death. He was ordained ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Memorial Plaque, Dr. Sadie C. Johnson, Robert C. Crump, Aaron A. Fairchild, Alma P. Lewis, Mr. & Mrs. Cuba Robinson, Booker T. Ross, Dock Sample, Rev. Fennell F. Terrell, Lewis J. Terrell, Rebecca L. Terrell, Dudley C. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In memory of, Sophia M. Silva 1980 1996, Kathryn "Kati" N. Lisk 1984 1997, Kristen M. Lisk 1982 1997, they were taken from us too soon. , Erected 1997 by the Commonwealth Girl Scout Council and friends of the Lisk ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse, May 10, 11, 12, 1864, 1903   Replaced   1964, , Erected 1964. , Location. 38° 12.07′ N, 77° 35.367′ W. Marker is in Spotsylvania, Virginia, in Spotsylvania ... More on HMDB

Engagement at Harris Farm (Bloomsbury) EM-2 Engagement at Harris Farm (Bloomsbury) EM-2 On 19 May 1864 Confederate forces commanded by Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell attacked Brig. Gen. Robert O. Tyler'... More on Dhr.virginia.gov

Inscription. On 19 May 1864 Confederate forces commanded by Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell attacked Brig. Gen. Robert O. Tyler's heavy artillery division on the Union right flank near the Harris farm, B... More on HMDB

Inscription. (Front): South Carolina, McGowan's Brigade, Brig. Gen. Samuel McGowan, 1st S. C. Infantry, Col. Comillus W. McCreary, Orr's Rifles, Lt. Col. George McD. Miller, 12th S. C. Infantry, Maj. Thomas F. Clyburne, 13th S. C. ... More on HMDB