Builder Samuel Alsop, heavily damaged during the Civil War fighting Served as shelter for the wounded. Now the Spotsylvania County Historical Museum.

Photographed 17 May 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Sign mounted on outside wall.

Photographed 17 May 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Federal cannon overlooking the field approaching the "Bloody Angle" at the May, 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Rebel and Yankee forces fought continually here for more than twenty hours. The carnage produced stood out in stark contrast to other battles and changed the perception of war. A twenty-two inch Oak tree was cut in two by the bullets.

Photographed 1 Sep 2008 and Contributed by George Seitz.

Suffered severe damage during the battle of May 1864. New wing added in 1964.

Photographed 17 May 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

1855-1943

Photographed 17 May 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Sign, relating the history of the county's Jails

Photographed 17 May 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Historic Monument, Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

Photographed 17 May 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

founded in 1788, this building was erected in 1859. In the conflict between the States a Council of War was held there May 21, 1864. Generals Grant and Meade, Asst. Sec. of War, Dana, and their staff officers attended.

Photographed July 1996 and Contributed by George Seitz

In the center of the May, 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. The home of farmer Neil McCoull, he was not there during the battle. His three unmarried sisters survived by staying in the basement. When they emerged, they found a landscape dominated by death. There were 1,492 Federal burials on the farm. The number of Confederates is unknown.

Contributed by George Seitz.

Built in 1844. In the Civil War it was a civilian refugee center during the Battle of Fredericksburg, and as a hospital by both sides during the Battle of Chancellorsville.

Photographed Aug 1998 and Contributed by George Seitz

At the intersection of Court House Road and Brock Road. In the early 20th-century known as Sanford's Tavern,also known as Spotswood Hotel,watering hole and overnight accommodations for those with county business,and travelers on their way to Richmond or Orange. Built in the 1850s and owned by Joseph Sanford,the proprietor of the hotel. Today it's home to law offices.

Photographed 17 May 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

During the Spotsylvania Court House Battle, the church was used as a field hospital and headquarters for General A. P. Hill.

Photographed 17 May 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh