Emporia, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Grave of Gen. John R. Chambliss, Jr.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009

1. Grave of Gen. John R. Chambliss, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Brig. Gen. John Randolph Chambliss, Jr., C.S.A., is buried just west of here. Born in Hicksford (present-day Emporia) on 23 January 1833, Chambliss graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1853. During the Civil War, he commanded the 41st Virginia Infantry Regiment in the Seven Days' campaign. He next led the 13th Virginia Cavalry and served under J. E. B. Stuart. Chambliss was killed in an engagement on the Charles City Road east of Richmond on 16 August 1864. His former West Point schoolmate, Union Brig. Gen. David M. Gregg, took charge of the body and sent it home.

Erected 1993 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number UM-38.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1833.

Location. 36° 41.109′ N, 77° 32.598′ W. Marker is in Emporia, Virginia. It is on South Main Street (U.S. 301) 0.1 miles south of Brunswick Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emporia VA 23847, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 walking distance of this marker: Early Masonic Lodges (within shouting distance of this marker); Gordon Linwood Vincent

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans of the 1914-1918 World War I (about 500 feet away); In Memoriam (about 500 feet away); General Edward E. Goodwyn (about 700 feet away); Greensville County (about 700 feet away); Chaplain Thomas M. Bulla (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Hicks (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emporia.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Confederate Soldiers of Greensville County (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

South Main Street (facing south) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009

2. South Main Street (facing south)

Gen. John R. Chambliss, Jr. (08/23/1833–10/16/1864) image. Click for full size.

3. Gen. John R. Chambliss, Jr. (08/23/1833–10/16/1864)

Grave of Gen. John R. Chambliss, Jr. Marker showing deterioration image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 7, 2025

4. Grave of Gen. John R. Chambliss, Jr. Marker showing deterioration

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,841 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.