Rice in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Rice’s Depot

Lee’s Retreat

— April 6, 1865 —

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

1. Rice’s Depot Marker on Lee’s Retreat

Inscription. Confederate troops began entrenching on the high ground across the road from Burkesville Junction. Upon the approach of the Union army, the forces skirmished briefly until darkness ended the fighting. General Lee headquartered here before his march to Farmville.

Next Stop
Cavalry Battle at High Bridge
1.9 miles

Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Civil.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 37° 16.291′ N, 78° 17.44′ W. Marker was in Rice, Virginia, in Prince Edward County. It was at the intersection of 600 and Virginia Route 735, on the left when traveling south on 600. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Rice VA 23966, 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.

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 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Rice’s Depot (here, next to this marker); Action at High Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away);

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Battle of Sailor's Creek (approx. 0.4 miles away); High Bridge (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Cavalry Battle at High Bridge (approx. 1.8 miles away); Camp Paradise (approx. 2.9 miles away); African-Americans at High Bridge (approx. 2.9 miles away); Lee's Retreat (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rice.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Cavalry Battle at High Bridge (was approx. 1.8 miles away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Below the main text of the marker is a map of the retreat showing important stops along the route.

Regarding Rice’s Depot. Part of a driving tour following General Robert E. Lee's route from Petersburg to Appomattox. While visiting the site a more detailed description is played on short range radio on AM1610. Or call 1-800-6-retreat.

Also see . . .
1. Lee's Retreat to Appomattox. Virginia Civil War Trails. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Lee's Retreat.

Rice’s Depot Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain

2. Rice’s Depot Markers

Virginia's Retreat guide. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,592 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on June 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.