Near Petersburg in Dinwiddie County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Banks House
Pamplin Historical Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. The Banks House Marker
Welcome to the Banks House. This 18th-century home was typical of other upper-middle class farms in Dinwiddie County, except for 24 hours on April 2-3, 1865 when it became military headquarters for Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. From here, General Grant presided over the climax of the Petersburg Campaign and rode into Petersburg to meet with President Lincoln for the final time.Portions of the Banks House and its kitchen quarter are open to the public during scheduled guided tours. At other times, you may walk along the pathways and read exhibits about this restored home.
The Banks House serves as a residence for Park employees. Please respect the occupants’ privacy and remain on the established trails. Begin your tour by following the gravel path to the front of the house.
Pamplin Historical Park is grateful for the support of the Roslyn Farms Corporation and Chaparral Virginia Steel Recycling for their assistance in preserving the Banks House.
Erected by Pamplin Historical Park.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
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Location. 37° 11.527′ N, 77° 27.988′ W. Marker is near Petersburg, Virginia, in Dinwiddie County. Marker is on Hofheimer Way, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of the Banks House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Civil War Years (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kitchen Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker); After the Breakthrough: April 2, 1865 (within shouting distance of this marker); A.P. Hill Memorial (approx. half a mile away); The Confederate Counterattack (approx. 0.6 miles away); Where Hill Fell (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Breakthrough (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
More about this marker. The bottom of the marker contains a map of the area of the Banks House, indicating the locations of several historical markers.
Related markers.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Banks House
The Banks House served as Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s headquarters following the Battle of the Breakthrough on April 2, 1865.
Also see . . .
1. Pamplin Historical Park. (Submitted on September 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Petersburg Campaign, 1864-5. (Submitted on September 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 21, 2021
3. Rear of the Banks House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
4. Pamplin Historical Park
The Banks House is located in Pamplin Historical Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,204 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on October 28, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 4. submitted on September 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
