Jetersville in Amelia County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lee's Retreat
Photographed by Laura Troy, July 23, 2008
1. Lee's Retreat Marker
Erected 1939 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number M-19.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 37° 17.739′ N, 78° 5.947′ W. Marker is in Jetersville, Virginia, in Amelia County. It is at the intersection of Patrick Henry Highway (U.S. 360) and Amelia Springs Road (County Route 642), on the right when traveling west on Patrick Henry Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jetersville VA 23083, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Lee's Retreat (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Lee's Retreat (a few steps from this marker); Jetersville (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Lee's Retreat (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Lee's Retreat (approx. 2 miles
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Amelia Springs (was approx. 2.7 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Lee's Retreat. Map and tour guide to key locations along the retreat route. (Submitted on August 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Laura Troy, July 23, 2008
2. Lee's Retreat Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,777 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
