Above the Innis House
by John M Bailey
Title
Above the Innis House
Artist
John M Bailey
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Photograph - Photograph
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The Innis House is located along the Sunken Road in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Innis House was used as a firing position by Confederate sharp shooters during the Battle of Fredericksburg. The Innis House was a private residence until the 1970's when it was sold to the park and the exterior was restored to its 1862 appearance. Throughout December 13, 1862, nearly 30,000 Union Soldiers marched towards Marye's Heights that day, and towards the Innis House. More than 10,000 Confederate Soldiers lined the road and the heights above. Confederates utilized the Stone Wall along the road for cover. Amazingly, although riddled with bullets, the house survived the battle and the Civil War.
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June 8th, 2017
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Karen Adams
This is such a beautifully composed scene! So interesting how our understanding of history is being transformed and we are learning truth from all sides . . .Somehow this image makes me think of secrets from the past being revealed! . . . .fv
John M Bailey replied:
Thank you Karen. I agree it has been very enlightening. Reminds me of the tale of the blind men describing an elephant from their particular position. Life is incredibly complex in many ways.
Dominique Fortier
Amazing capture and composition John! I love so much the images with fences on! l,f
Karen Adams
This really makes my imagination travel back to these days.....what would it have been like to deal with reality of those days!! Wonderful capture...beautiful scene and POV....vf
Alana Thrower
Love the perspective! What a cool place! Great history and wonderful capture! l/f/g+/t
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