Sutherland in Dinwiddie County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fork Inn
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007
1. Fork Inn Marker
The Fork Inn is along the route of Lee's Retreat to Appomattox Court House.
On April 2, 1865 Fork Inn found itself on the Confederate defense line along the South Side Railroad. The ensuing battle left the house grounds occupied by Federal troops. Most of its contents were destroyed, and it was used briefly as a hospital.
It was purchased in 1873 by the William Meyers family who sold it to John B. Olgers in 1903. Mr. Olgers did extensive remodeling, portions of the original house and separate kitchen still exist. The house remains in the Olgers family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1865.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 37° 11.793′ N, 77° 33.832′ W. Marker was in Sutherland, Virginia, in Dinwiddie County. It was at the intersection of Namozine Road (Virginia Route 708) and Cox Road (U.S. 460), on the left when traveling north on Namozine Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Sutherland VA 23885, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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Regionally, this marker was in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Southside Virginia, and specifically in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Sutherland Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Sutherland Station (about 300 feet away); The Battle of Sutherland (about 400 feet away); Appomattox Campaign (Sutherland Station) (about 400 feet away); Engagement at Sutherland Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Rocky Branch School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Col. John Banister (approx. 1.2 miles away); White Oak Road Engagement (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutherland.
Other markers no longer nearby. Rocky Branch School (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Colonel John Banister (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); The Battle of White Oak Road (was approx. 3.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (was approx. 3.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . The Battle of Sutherlands Station. The American Civil War website. (Submitted on January 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,089 times since then and 115 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photo 1. submitted on January 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
