Sutherland in Dinwiddie County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Battle of Sutherland

April 2, 1865

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

1. The Battle of Sutherland Monument

On April 2, 1865, after losing Five Forks, the Confederates fought one final battle to protect the Southside Railroad. The loss here led to the evacuation of Petersburg and Richmond.

Inscription. Dedicated in sacred memory to those valiant Confederates who remained steadfast to the end, and who gave their last full measure of devotion in defense of their homeland. Here the Confederates, under the Generals Wilcox and Heth, made a gallant stand, only to be overcome by overwhelming numbers.

Erected 1981.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1790.

Location. 37° 11.82′ N, 77° 33.897′ W. Marker is in Sutherland, Virginia, in Dinwiddie County. Memorial is at the intersection of Namozine Road (Virginia Route 708) and Cox Road (U.S. 460) when traveling north on Namozine Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sutherland VA 23885, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sutherland Station (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Sutherland Station (a few steps from this marker); Fork Inn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Engagement at Sutherland Station (about 600 feet away); Appomattox Campaign (Sutherland Station) (about 700 feet away); Rocky Branch School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Col. John Banister (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Battle of White Oak Road (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutherland.

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Also see . . . The Battle of Sutherland’s Station. The American Civil War website. (Submitted on January 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

2. Sutherland Station markers

The Battle of Sutherland Monument is located along the path of Lee's Retreat Driving Tour.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,445 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on August 22, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.