Hampton Roads (VA008) · Update to the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission Report on the Nation’s Civil War Battlefields Final DRAFT - Commonwealth of Virginia 148 Hampton Roads

Update to the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission Report on the Nation’s Civil War Battlefields

Final DRAFT - Commonwealth of Virginia 148

Hampton Roads (VA008) Location City of Hampton Campaign Peninsula Campaign (March-September 1862) Battle Date(s) March 8-9, 1862 Principal Commanders Lt. John Worden [US]; Capt. Franklin Buchanan and

Lt. Catesby R. Jones [CS] Forces Engaged Warships, 4 US; Warship, 1 CS Results Inconclusive Study Area 46,034.51 acres The CWSAC did not assign a Study Area to Hampton Roads in 1993. The new Study Area includes Fort Monroe and Fort Wool, the locations of batteries in Hampton Roads, Confederate positions in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, river channels used by the opposing ships, and combat areas. Potential National 35,040.82 acres Register Lands Protected Lands 15.00 acres Commonwealth of Virginia (Fort Wool Historic Site is managed and maintained by the City of Hampton) Publicly Accessible Lands 15.00 acres Management Area None Friends Group(s) None Preservation Activities Advocacy Since 1993 Cultural Resource Surveys and Inventories Fundraising Interpretation Projects Land or Development Rights Purchased Legislation Planning Projects Research and Documentation

Public Interpretation Brochure(s) Since 1993 Driving Tour

Living History Maintained Historic Features/Areas Visitor Center Walking Tour/Trails Wayside Exhibits/Signs

Website(s) Other Condition Statement The areas that retain integrity are essentially on water. On land, only historic and archeological resources at Fort Monroe and Fort Wool retain integrity. The 2005 BRAC closure of Fort Monroe and subsequent redevelopment plans



may threaten historic landscapes and resources associated with the Civil War-era fortress. Historical Designation None





Hanover Courthouse (VA013) Location Hanover County Campaign Peninsula Campaign (March-September 1862) Battle Date(s) May 27, 1862 Principal Commanders Brig. Gen. Fitz John Porter [US]; Brig. Gen. Lawrence O'B. Branch [CS] Forces Engaged Division, 12,000 US; Brigade, 4,000 CS Results Union victory Study Area 7,746.83 acres The revised Study Area includes both Federal and Confederate approach routes. Potential National 6,813.70 acres Register Lands Protected Lands 124.00 acres Richmond National Battlefield Association, fee simple Publicly Accessible Lands 0.00 acres Management Area None Friends Group(s) None Preservation Activities Advocacy Since 1993 Cultural Resource Surveys and Inventories Fundraising Interpretation Projects Land or Development Rights Purchased Legislation Planning Projects Research and Documentation



Website(s) Other Condition Statement Portions of the landscape have been altered, but most essential features remain. Historical Designation None





Hatcher’s Run (VA083) Location Dinwiddie County Campaign Richmond-Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865) Battle Date(s) February 5-7, 1865 Principal Commanders Maj. Gen. A.A. Humphreys and Maj. Gen. G.K. Warren [US]; Maj. Gen. John B. Gordon [CS] Forces Engaged Corps (34,517 US; 13,835 CS) Results Inconclusive (Union Strategic Victory) Study Area 11,886.79 acres The revised Study Area includes Confederate and Union infantry approach routes, and extensive movements associated with the Federal cavalry’s attempt to push up the Bodyton Plank Road. Potential National 9,481.02 acres Register Lands Protected Lands 378.00 acres Civil War Preservation Trust, fee simple Publicly Accessible Lands 378.00 acres Hatcher’s Run Battlefield, Civil War Preservation Trust Management Area Hatcher’s Run Battlefield Friends Group(s) None Preservation Activities Advocacy Since 1993 Cultural Resource Surveys and Inventories Fundraising Interpretation Projects Land or Development Rights Purchased Legislation Planning Projects Research and Documentation



Website(s) Other Condition Statement Portions of landscape have been altered, but most essential features remain. Residential development and logging operations threaten the battlefield. Historical Designation None





Haw’s Shop (VA058) Location Hanover County Campaign Grant’s Overland Campaign (May-June 1864) Battle Date(s) May 28, 1864 Principal Commanders Brig. Gen. David M. Gregg [US]; Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and

Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton [CS] Forces Engaged Divisions (unknown US; unknown CS) Results Union victory Study Area 5,273.50 acres The revised Study Area includes Federal camps and approach routes, an expanded Core Area, and the route of the Confederate retreat. Potential National 4,486.97 acres Register Lands Protected Lands 0.00 acres Publicly Accessible Lands 1.00 acres Enon Methodist Church and Salem Presbyterian Church Management Area None Friends Group(s) None Preservation Activities Advocacy Since 1993 Cultural Resource Surveys and Inventories Fundraising Interpretation Projects Land or Development Rights Purchased Legislation Planning Projects Research and Documentation



Website(s) Other Condition Statement All but about 15 percent of the Study Area is little changed since the period of significance. Historical Designation None





High Bridge (VA095) Location Prince Edward and Cumberland Counties Campaign Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865) Battle Date(s) April 6-7, 1865 Principal Commanders April 6: Col. T. Read [US]; Maj. Gen. Thomas Rosser [CS] April 7: Maj. Gen. A.A. Humphreys [US]; Maj. Gen. William Mahone [CS] Forces Engaged April 6: Brigades (900 US; 1,200 CS) April 7: unknown Results Inconclusive Study Area 3,760.45 acres The revised Study Area includes an expanded Core Area to account for the running fight on April 7, and the route of the Confederate retreat. Potential National 3,368.89 acres Register Lands Protected Lands 0.00 acres Publicly Accessible Lands 2.00 acres Virginia Civil War Trails Management Area None Friends Group(s) None Preservation Activities Advocacy Since 1993 Cultural Resource Surveys and Inventories Fundraising Interpretation Projects Land or Development Rights Purchased Legislation Planning Projects Research and Documentation



Website(s) Other Audio Tour Tapes Condition Statement Except for modern development around Farmville, land use within the Study Area is little changed since the period of significance. High Bridge presents an opportunity for



preservation of the majority of the historic landscape within the decade. Historical Designation None



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Hampton Roads (VA008) · Update to the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission Report on the Nation’s Civil War Battlefields Final DRAFT - Commonwealth of Virginia 148 Hampton Roads