Near Jetersville in Amelia County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Holt’s Corner

Lee’s Retreat

— April 6, 1865 —

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

1. Holt’s Corner Marker on Lee’s Retreat

Marker is in Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park.

Inscription. While passing through this intersection, the Confederate column was attacked by Union cavalry. Consequently, part of Lee’s army, and the main wagon train, turned north onto the Jamestown Road while the main portion continued straight ahead to Rice’s Depot.

Next Stop
Hillsman House
.9 miles

Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Civil.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 37° 19.248′ N, 78° 12.752′ W. Marker was near Jetersville, Virginia, in Amelia County. It was at the intersection of Saylers Creek Road (Virginia Route 617) and James Town Road (County Route 618), on the left when traveling south on Saylers Creek Road. Marker is in Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Jetersville VA 23083, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Holt's Corner (here, next to this marker); W. R. Turner Memorial Trek

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Overton/Hillsman House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Battle of Sailor's (Sayler's) Creek (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Federal Artillery Barrage (approx. 0.9 miles away); Rock Formations At Sailor's Creek (approx. one mile away); General Wheaton's First Division Assault (approx. 1.2 miles away); Battles of Sailor's Creek (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jetersville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Hillsman House (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Overton/Hillsman House (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Crossing Little Sailor's Creek (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); Assaulting the Confederate Battle Line (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Final Clash: With Fate Against Them (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); Ewell’s Line of Defense

Holt’s Corner Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, April 18, 2010

2. Holt’s Corner Marker

(was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed); Victory or Death (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed).

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

Regarding Holt’s Corner. 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. Sailor's Creek State Park. Virginia State Parks website. (Submitted on September 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Lee's Retreat to Appomattox. Virginia Civil War Trails. (Submitted on September 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

3. Lee's Retreat. Virginia's Retreat guide. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

The Intersection Today image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, April 18, 2010

3. The Intersection Today

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,569 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on February 7, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on September 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.