Near Sheppards in Buckingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
New Store
Lee’s Retreat
| — | April 8, 1865 | — |
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007
1. New Store Marker on Lee’s Retreat
At this point, General Lee’s army would change its line of march: Gordon’s corps now took the lead while Longstreet’s corps became the rearguard. They would continue to be pursued by Union army corps under Generals Humphreys and Wright.
Next Stop
Lee’s Rearguard
15.2 miles
Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 8, 1865.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 24.577′ N, 78° 33.314′ W. Marker was near Sheppards, Virginia, in Buckingham County. It was at the intersection of Francisco Road (Virginia Route 636) and New Store Road ( Route 609), on the right when traveling west on Francisco Road. Marker is at a pulloff just west of New Store Road (609). Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Farmville VA 23901, 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 the Piedmont and 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 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named New Store (a few steps from this marker); Clifton (approx. 4
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Another marker is no longer nearby. March to Appomattox (was approx. 5½ miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. Below the main text of the marker is a map of the retreat showing important stops along the route.
Regarding New Store. 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 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Lee's Retreat. Virginia's Retreat guide. (Submitted on September 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,860 times since then and 81 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. Photo 1. submitted on September 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
