Near Petersburg in Dinwiddie County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
Lee's Retreat
| | April 2, 1865 | |
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
1. Pamplin Historical Park on Lee's Retreat Trail
Lee's Retreat is a driving tour following General Robert E. Lee's route from Petersburg to Appomattox.
Next Stop
Sutherland Station
5.1 miles
Erected by Virginia's Retreat.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Trails - Civil War series list.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 37° 11.238′ N, 77° 28.731′ W. Marker was near Petersburg, Virginia, in Dinwiddie County. It was at the intersection of Boydon Plank Road (U.S. 1) and Duncan Road (Virginia Route 670), on the left on Boydon Plank Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, 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 walking distance of this location: Where Hill Fell (approx. 0.2 miles away); A.P. Hill Memorial (approx.
this page online
More about this marker. Below the main text of the marker is a map of the retreat showing important stops along the route.
Regarding Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. 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.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Lee's Retreat by markers.
Also see . . .
1. Lee's Retreat to Appomattox. Civil War Traveler guide to the retreat.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007
2. Petersburg Breakthrough
This is the site of the Sixth Corps breakthrough of the Confederate line on April 2, 1865. It is located in Pamplin Historical Park.
2. Lee's Retreat. Virginia's Retreat guide. (Submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Pamplin Historical Park. (Submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
3. Pamplin Historical Park
In addition to the site of the Union breakthrough, Pamplin Historical Park is home to the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2007
4. A.P. Hill Death Site
On this spot, Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill was killed in the early fighting on April 2, 1865.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,603 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
