Near Jetersville in Amelia County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Hillsman House

Lee’s Retreat

— April 6, 1865 —

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

1. Hillsman House Marker on Lee’s Retreat

Marker is in Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park.

Inscription. Union forces assembled along this ridge while Confederate troops prepared on the opposite slope. Federal forces crossed Little Sailor’s Creek for a fierce battle which compelled many Southerners to surrender. The house served as a hospital for both armies.

Next Stop
Marshall’s Crossroads
1.3 miles

Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Civil War Trails series list.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 37° 18.635′ N, 78° 13.275′ W. Marker was near Jetersville, Virginia, in Amelia County. It could be reached from Saylers Creek Road (Virginia Route 617), on the left when traveling south. Marker is in Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Jetersville VA 23083, 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

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and in Central Virginia.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in 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: Overton/Hillsman House (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Sailor's (Sayler's) Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); The Federal Artillery Barrage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rock Formations At Sailor's Creek (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Wheaton's First Division Assault (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Holt's Corner (approx. 0.9 miles away); W. R. Turner Memorial Trek (approx. 0.9 miles away); Battles of Sailor's Creek (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jetersville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Overton/Hillsman House (was within shouting

Hillsman House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

2. Hillsman House

Heavy fighting occured near this house on April 6, 1865, which resulted in the surrender of 20% of the Army of Northern Virginia. The house also serverd as a hospital after the battle.

distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Crossing Little Sailor's Creek (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); Assaulting the Confederate Battle Line (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed); The Final Clash: With Fate Against Them (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Ewell’s Line of Defense (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Victory or Death (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); Holt’s Corner (was approx. 0.9 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 Hillsman House. 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. Sailor’s Creek. CWSAC Battle Summaries. (Submitted on September 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Sailor's Creek State Park.

Overton / Hillsman House Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain

3. Overton / Hillsman House Markers

Virginia State Parks website. (Submitted on September 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

3. Lee's Retreat to Appomattox. Virginia Civil War Trails. (Submitted on September 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

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

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

4. Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park

This park preserves the site of the last major battle of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.

Sailors Creek image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe

5. Sailors Creek

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,367 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on February 7, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on September 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on February 24, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.