Farmville in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Farmville
Lees Retreat
| | April 7, 1865 | |
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
1. Farmville Marker on Lees Retreat
The Confederate army marched through this tobacco town, followed by the Union army. Lee hoped to issue rations to his men here before turning south but was forced to flee across the Appomattox River. Grant sent his first dispatch to Lee concerning surrender from here.
Next Stop
Cumberland Church
2.9 miles
Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 37° 18.366′ N, 78° 23.47′ W. Marker is in Farmville, Virginia, in Prince Edward County. It is on North Main Street (Virginia Route 45), on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the west end of the parking lot Green Front Furniture on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmville VA 23901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Southside Virginia, and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: A different marker also named Farmville (here, next to this marker); The Crallι Family (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rich in History (about 600 feet away); High Bridge Trail (about 600 feet away); Site of the Randolph House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cumberland County / Prince Edward County
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More about this marker. Below the main text of the marker is a map of the retreat showing important stops along the route.
Regarding Farmville. 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. Virginia's Retreat guide. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
2. Farmville Markers
Two markers for Farmville are found at this location.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, December 13, 2025
3. Farmville Marker
Only the newer style Civil War Trails marker remains at this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,734 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on December 30, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on December 30, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
