Louisa in Louisa County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Trevilian Station Battle
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 12, 2008
1. Trevilian Station Battle Marker
In June 1864, Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan led a Union cavalry raid against the Virginia Central Railroad here, which Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton and Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee defended during a two-day battle. On 11 June, the first day, Union Brig. Gen. George A. Custer's brigade got between Lee's division and the rest of Hampton's cavalry and captured Hampton's supply wagons. The Confederates counterattacked and virtually surrounded Custer, who led his troopers in a breakout charge just as Federal reinforcements arrived. Hampton recaptured his wagons, then withdrew two miles west of the station while Lee bivouacked a mile east.Erected 1998 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-210.)
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 series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1864.
Location. 38° 3.062′ N, 78° 4.476′ W. Marker is in Louisa, Virginia, in Louisa County. Marker is at the intersection of Louisa Road (U.S.
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 12, 2008
2. Trevilian Station Battle Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Custer's First Last Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Custer Rescued (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Trevilians (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Trevillians (about 600 feet away); Netherland Tavern (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ogg Farm (approx. 1.6 miles away); Bibb's Crossroads (approx. 2.8 miles away); Green Springs (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisa.
Regarding Trevilian Station Battle. This marker replaced a previous W-210 titled Battle of Trevilians which read Near here Custer of Sheridan's cavalry, raiding westward, got between Fitz Lee's division and the rest of Wade Hampton's cavalry, capturing wagons. The Confederates recaptured the wagons but withdrew to the west after a fierce conflict, June 11, 1864.
This is one of several markers interpreting the Battle of Trevilian Station, June 11-12, 1864. See the Battle of Trevilian Station Virtual Tour by Markers linked below for additional related markers.
Also see . . . Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 12, 2008
3. Looking South from the Marker
Rosser's Confederate Brigade fought along the south side of the Gordonsville Road, blocking Custer's Federals. Later when Federal reinforcements broke through to Custer, Rosser was forced back to the west.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,467 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on March 18, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
