Rice in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rice’s Depot
Retreat and Pursuit
| — | Lee’s Retreat | — |
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
1. Rice’s Depot Marker on Lee's Retreat
Part of Gen. Edward O.C. Ord’s Army of the James, a corps led by Gen. John Gibbon, approached the station early in the afternoon on its way to support a detachment assigned to burn the bridge. Three infantry brigades marched up the railroad in front of you; behind you, Longstreet’s divisions awaited the attack. The Federals deployed in battle formation and heavy skirmishing erupted, but Gibbon did not have time before sunset to assault the Confederate position. After dark, assured that the rest of the Army of Northern Virginia had safely passed over High Bridge, Longstreet disengaged and slipped away to Farmville.
Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1865.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Southside Virginia, and specifically 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: Action at High Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Sailor's Creek (approx. 0.4 miles away); High Bridge (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Cavalry Battle at High Bridge (approx. 1.8 miles away); Camp Paradise (approx. 2.9 miles away); African-Americans at High Bridge (approx. 2.9 miles away); Lee's Retreat (approx. 3 miles away); Prince Edward County / Nottoway County (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rice.
Other markers no longer nearby. Rice’s Depot (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Cavalry Battle at High Bridge (was approx. 1.8 miles away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The center of the marker contains a “1936 photo of Rice’s Depot on South Side Railroad.” A battle map is found on the right side of the marker.
Also see . . .
1. Lee's Retreat to Appomattox. Virginia Civil
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 18, 2010
2. Rice’s Depot Markers
2. Lee's Retreat. Virginia's Retreat guide. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
3. Battle Map from Marker
Map shows troop positions and movements at Rice’s Depot and the position of the marker.
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 18, 2010
4. Railroad Bed near Rice's Depot
The depot stood in this area. The railroad is being converted into a rails-to-trails park.
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 18, 2010
5. Confederate Positions
Confederates held positions along the road opposite the marker. As related on the marker, heavy skirmishing occurred, but no major assaults.
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 3,505 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on June 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
