Ware Bottom Church Battlefield
The original church, one of the oldest in Virginia, was destroyed after the battle. In 2009, 2 acres of this historic site was donated to the Richmond Battlefields Association by a local company. Overwhelmed by development, a small parking area and interpretive wayside mark the site of the battle. At nearby Howlett Line Park and in the area, several gun positions and trenches are still visible and are marked with historic signs.
Preservation
Save 64 acres at Chancellorsville, First Kernstown, Second Kernstown and Ware Bottom Church Battlefields.
The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 75 acres at Ware Bottom Church Battlefield.
Related Battles
Battle Facts
Chesterfield County, VA | May 20, 1864
Result: Confederate Victory
Estimated Casualties
1,500
Union
900
900
Confed.
600
600