December 13, 1862 the Confederates under Lee defeated the Federals under Burnside in a sanguinary conflict marked by extraordinary bravery on both sides. In a series of gallant charges the Federal army sustained heavy losses and Burnside was forced to recross the Rappahannock.

Marker is on Hanover Street near Sunken Road, on the left when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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