Jetersville in Amelia County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Amelia Springs
Lee's Retreat
— April 6, 1865 —
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 18, 2010
1. Amelia Springs Marker
A portion of the Union army encountered Lee’s rearguard as the Southerners completed their night march around Grant's troops. This was also the scene of an April 5 engagement as Union cavalry returned from destroying a Confederate wagon train at Paineville.
Next Stop
Deatonville
3.3 miles
Erected by Lee's Retreat. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant day of the year for for this entry is April 5.
Location. 37° 20.023′ N, 78° 6.5′ W. Marker is in Jetersville, Virginia, in Amelia County. Marker is on Amelia Springs Road (Virginia Route 642) 0.2 miles south of St. James Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jetersville VA 23083, 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. A different marker also named Amelia Springs (here, next to this marker); Lee's Retreat (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also named Lee's Retreat (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also
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Also see . . .
1. Lee's Retreat. Virginia Retreat (Submitted on March 20, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Amelia Springs. Lee's Retreat (Submitted on March 20, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 18, 2010
2. Amelia Springs Markers
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 18, 2010
3. Amelia Springs Rd (facing north)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,354 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
