Near Rice in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lockett House
Lee’s Retreat
— April 6, 1865 —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
1. Lee’s Retreat Lockett House Marker
While Confederate troops were attempting to cross Sailor’s Creek on the bridges below, the fighting between the two forces began here and continued into the bottomlands. After the battle, James Lockett’s bullet-ridden house was then pressed into service as a field hospital.Next Stop
Double Bridges
.7 miles
Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Civil War Trails series list.
Location. 37° 19.808′ N, 78° 14.911′ W. Marker is near Rice, Virginia, in Prince Edward County. Marker is on Virginia Route 619, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rice VA 23966, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sailor’s Creek (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Lockett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Double Bridges (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Double Bridges
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
2. Markers on Lee’s Retreat
this page online
More about this marker. Below the main text of the marker is a map of the retreat showing important stops along the route.
Regarding Lockett House. 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. Virginia Civil War Trails. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Sailor’s Creek. CWSAC Battle Summaries. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Sailor's Creek State Park. Virginia State Parks website. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
3. Lockett House
The Lockett House, located across the road from the markers, was the scene of some of the fiercest fighting during the Battle of Sailor's Creek. It also served as a hospital. When this photo was taken, the house was being renovated.
Photographed By David Graff, June 11, 2001
4. Lockett House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
5. Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park
The Lockett House is located near this park which preserves the site of the last major battle of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,544 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on January 15, 2014, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. 5. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
