SIXTH MARYLAND INFANTRY WAR MEMORIAL

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THE SIXTH MARYLAND INFANTRY ATTACKED OVER THIS GROUND IN THE PRE-DAWN HOURS OF APRIL 2, 1865. A PORTION OF THE REGIMENT, LED BY MAJOR CLIFON K. PRENTISS, POURED OVER THE CONFEDERATE WORKS HERE, SUFFERING NUMEROUS CASUALTIES IN THE PROCESS, INCLUDING MAJOR PRENTISS. SERGEANT JOHN F. BUFFINGTON EARNED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS BRAVERY DURING THE ATTACK. THIS MONUMENT IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE SIXTH MARYLAND INFANTRY.

Location

Address: 6125 BOYDTON PLANK ROAD
City: PETERSBURG
State:
Zip Code: 23803

Details

Memorial Type: Plaques On Stone
Access: Public
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Year Dedicated: 2011
Photograph By: BERNARD FISHER
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