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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military ParkCivil War Veterans at Salem Church
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Directions to Salem Church
 

Salem Church is located at 4054 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, Va. 22407 near the intersection of Route 3 and Salem Church Road in an area of shopping centers with heavy traffic. To reach Salem Church from Fredericksburg or I-95, take Route 3 west (exit 130). Proceed about one mile west of the interstate to a traffic light at the major intersection with Salem Church Road. Turn left (south) and proceed one block to the traffic light at General Semmes. Turn left and proceed one block to a "t" intersection. Turn left and proceed a short distance to the Salem Church parking lot. To view the park map. click here. You can enlarge the map to see more detail.

The grounds consist of the church, an one acre of ground. The church is open from 3:00-6:00 on weekends during the summer season. Click here for more information on visiting Salem Church.

 
Salem Church
Salem Church
Painting depicting Salem Church as a hospital  

Did You Know?
Important fighting developed near Salem Church during the battle of Chancellorsville. Afterwards, it was a Confederate hospital.

Last Updated: March 06, 2007 at 12:25 EST