Near Blackstone in Nottoway County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Nottoway

Lee's Retreat

— June 23, 1864 —

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

1. Battle of Nottoway on Lee's Retreat Trail

Lee's Retreat is a driving tour following General Robert E. Lee's route from Petersburg to Appomattox.

Inscription. This was the first in a series of raids from Petersburg led by Union Generals James Wilson and August Kautz. The purpose of the raid was to destroy portions of the South Side and Richmond & Danville Railroads and curtail the use of these supply lines by Lee’s army.

Erected by Virginia's Retreat.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 6.395′ N, 78° 2.32′ W. Marker was near Blackstone, Virginia, in Nottoway County. Marker was on Old Nottoway Road (U.S. 460) near The Grove Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Crewe VA 23930, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Battle of Nottoway (here, next to this marker); Mt. Nebo Church (approx. half a mile away); Blackstone College (approx. 2.6 miles away); Blackstone Female Institute (approx. 2.7 miles away); Nottoway Court House (approx. 2.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); Nottoway Confederate Soldiers Monument

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Jamestown Oaks (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blackstone.

More about this marker. Below the main text of the marker is a map of the retreat showing important stops along the route.

Regarding Battle of Nottoway. Part of a driving tour following General Robert E. Lee's route from Petersburg to Appomattox. While visiting the site a more detailed description is played on short range radio on AM1610. Or call 1-800-6-retreat.

Also see . . .
1. Lee's Retreat to Appomattox. Civil War Traveler guide to the retreat. (Submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Lee's Retreat. Virginia's Retreat guide. (Submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Battle of Nottoway Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

2. Battle of Nottoway Markers

There are two Battle of Nottoway markers at this location.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,861 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on May 2, 2009, by David Lee Wilkinson of Blackstone, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.