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John Pelham & Pelham’s Corner: The Civil War Stand That Stunned Both Armies | Fredericksburg

In this episode, we travel to Pelham’s Corner in Fredericksburg, Virginia, one of the most overlooked yet critical locations connected to the Battle of Fredericksburg and the life of Confederate artillery officer John Pelham. Join us on the ground as we walk the terrain, visit key locations, and tell the story of a young officer whose courage and controversial legacy left a lasting mark on the Civil War. Born in 1838 in Benton County, Alabama, John Pelham was just weeks away from graduating from West Point in the spring of 1861 when the Civil War erupted. Faced with a defining choice, Pelham resigned his commission and joined the Confederate Army as a lieutenant, beginning one of the most remarkable — and tragically short — careers of the war. Posted to Virginia, Pelham quickly earned the admiration of Confederate cavalry commander J.E.B. Stuart, who supplied him with horses and allowed him to transform his artillery battery into a highly mobile force. This innovation, later known as horse artillery, proved devastatingly effective at Antietam and Fredericksburg, where Pelham’s guns stalled Union advances far beyond what should have been possible. His bravery and composure under fire drew praise from the highest levels of Confederate command. General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson famously remarked, “It is really extraordinary to find such nerve and genius in a mere boy.” As we stand at Pelham’s Corner, we break down where Pelham positioned his guns, how his actions influenced Union assaults led by Gibbon and Meade, and why this small crossroads played an outsized role in the battle. The story does not end in glory. In March 1863, during a cavalry engagement, Pelham was mortally wounded, dying at just 24 years old. His death shocked both armies and cemented his reputation as one of the Civil War’s most talented young officers. This video explores the places, the decisions, the battlefield tactics, and the human cost of war, offering historical context while standing exactly where history unfolded. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction | Pelham’s Corner & the Battle of Fredericksburg Explained Civil War Fredericksburg, Pelham’s Corner, Battle of Fredericksburg overview 02:20 – Gibbon and Meade’s Assault on Prospect Hill | Union Attack Breakdown Prospect Hill Fredericksburg, Gibbon Meade assault, Union attacks Fredericksburg 05:19 – John Pelham Positions His Guns | Confederate Horse Artillery Tactics John Pelham artillery, horse artillery Civil War, Pelham Fredericksburg 11:07 – John Pelham’s Choice: Union or Confederacy | West Point to War John Pelham West Point, Confederate officers West Point, Civil War loyalty 13:26 – Pelham’s Corner | Why This Fredericksburg Location Matters Pelham’s Corner Fredericksburg, Civil War battlefield sites Virginia 16:20 – John Pelham’s Death | The Final Battle and Aftermath John Pelham death 1863, Civil War cavalry engagement, Confederate artillery 18:23 – Closing | Remembering John Pelham & Fredericksburg’s Legacy Civil War history Fredericksburg, Pelham legacy, battlefield preservation