Near Rice in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Double Bridges

Lee’s Retreat

— April 6, 1865 —

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

1. Double Bridges Marker on Lee’s Retreat

Inscription. In this ground, the Confederate column and wagon train became bogged down while crossing Sailor’s Creek. The Union forces in pursuit then assailed the Southerners and captured a large number of prisoners and wagons before darkness put an end to the fighting.

Next Stop
Rice’s Depot
5.1 miles

Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.

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

Location. 37° 19.572′ N, 78° 15.317′ 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Double Bridges (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lockett House (approx. half a mile away); Sailor’s Creek (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Lockett House (approx. half a mile away); Crossing Little Sailor's Creek (approx. 2.1 miles away); Assaulting the Confederate Battle Line (approx. 2.1 miles away); Battle of Sailor's (Sayler's) Creek (approx. 2.1 miles away); Hillsman House (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rice.

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

Regarding Double Bridges. 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.)

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

2. Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park

The marker is located near this park which preserves the site of the last major battle of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.

Double Bridges Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, April 18, 2010

3. Double Bridges Marker

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 1,806 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.