Louisa in Louisa County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Louisa
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, November 15, 2009
1. Historic Louisa Marker
Erected 1959 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number W-212.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1863.
Location. 38° 1.312′ N, 77° 59.955′ W. Marker is in Louisa, Virginia, in Louisa County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 33) 0.1 miles west of Lyde Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisa VA 23093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hugh Hammond Bennett (1881-1960) (approx. ¼ mile away); Louisa United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Trevilians Schoolhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); John Mercer Langston Birthplace (approx. ¼ mile away); Michie House (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of All Veterans (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bicentennial Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisa.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Louisa Rail Road track--1837 (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Historic Louisa. This is one of several markers interpreting the events surrounding 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 . . .
1. Town of Louisa History.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, November 15, 2009
2. East Main Street (US-33 W)
2. Battle of Trevilian Station Virtual Tour by Markers. A set of markers that document the Battle of Trevilian Station, June 11-12, 1864. The order of appearance is generally aligned to the Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation driving tour, with accommodations made for convenience both in the town of Louisa at the beginning of the tour, and on the eastbound side of Route 33 headed back towards the cemetery. Because the C.G. Trevilian House at the 'modern' station does not have its own marker, reviewing this database for accompanying information when reading about the railroad tracks there is recommended for added interpretive value. (Submitted on August 15, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 11, 2026
3. Historic Louisa Marker
The marker has received some landscaping in its location in front of the Police Station.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 11, 2026
4. Historic Louisa Court House
Courthouse Square anchors the core of historic Louisa. This building was constructed in 1905-6, and replaced a predecessor that stood at the corner of the square since 1818. The historic jail at left is from 1868. A clerk's office to the right of the courthouse dates to 1830, with an 1895 addition. The Confederate monument on the lawn was erected in 1905.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 11, 2026
5. Louisa Passenger Station & Freight Depot
The town's association with railroads is key to its history. This train station was constructed by the C&O Railroad in 1899 to replace earlier iterations. A freight depot stands just east of the passenger station.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,562 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 15, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.
