Trevilians near Louisa in Louisa County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Netherland Tavern
Hampton's Headquarters
| — | The Battle of Trevilian Station | — |
Photographed by Craig Swain, January 12, 2008
1. Netherland Tavern Marker
In June 1864, Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant ordered Gen. Philip H. Sheridan to lead two cavalry divisions west from Cold Harbor in Hanover County, destroy Virginia Central Railroad track, unite his force with Gen. David Hunter's infantry at Charlottesville, and return with him to the main army. Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, learning of Sheridan's departure on June 7, dispatched divisions of Gens. Wade Hampton and Fitzhugh Lee in pursuit.
Hampton, commanding the expedition, made his headquarters here at the tavern on the evening of June 10 and spent the night sleeping on a carpenter's bench outside the front door. Sheridan, to the north, reached Clayton's Store (present-day Oakland) the same night, and only a
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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. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1864.
Location. 38° 3.1′ N, 78° 3.502′ W. Marker is near Louisa, Virginia, in Louisa County. It is in Trevilians. It is on Oakland Road (County Route 613), on the right when traveling north. Located in front of the Netherland Tavern, stop six on the driving tour of Trevilian Station Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisa VA 23093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
Photographed by Craig Swain, January 12, 2008
2. The Reconstructed Tavern
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Netherland's Tavern (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Rails (approx. 0.8 miles away); Custer Rescued (approx. 0.8 miles away); Custer's First Last Stand (approx. 0.9 miles away); Battle of Trevilian Station (approx. one mile away); Battle of Trevillians (approx. one mile away); Ogg Farm (approx. 2.2 miles away); Bibb's Crossroads (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisa.
Other markers no longer nearby. Trevilian Station Battle (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Battle of Trevilians (was approx. one mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. On the left side of the marker is a "post-war photograph of Netherland Tavern." On the right is a portrait of Gen. Wade Hampton.
Regarding Netherland Tavern. This
Photographed by Craig Swain, January 12, 2008
3. Netherland Tavern Stop
Not much imagination is needed to visualize what the tavern site looked like at the time of the Civil War. Taverns such as this one operated as the "convenience stores" of their day, serving travelers wants and needs.
Also see . . .
1. American Battlefield Trust - Trevilian Station. An authoritative source for information on the battle and battlefield preservation. (Submitted on August 15, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation. The foundation has worked to preserve the remaining sections of the battlefield. A detailed self-guided driving tour of the battlefield is offered. This marker is at stop six (now five - the tour was shortened by lack of a marker at Poindexter Farm) of the tour. (Submitted on January 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Battle of Trevilian Station Virtual Tour by Markers. A set of markers that document the Battle of Trevilian Station, June 11-12, 1864. The order of appearance is generally aligned to the Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation driving tour, with accommodations made for convenience both in the town of Louisa at the
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 11, 2026
4. Netherland Tavern Replica
The tavern replica, constructed in 1999 by Russell B. Anderson, is no longer used as a museum - but it is not abandoned. The Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation hosts an annual dinner here as a fundraiser. Also of note, the tavern when replicated was not built on the original footprint - the original site is marked in the yard - nor does the replica retain the original orientation. The original tavern was oriented 90 degrees to the right of the frame here, and faced towards the railroad. The late historian Eric J. Wittenberg also asserted that Trevilian Station itself was in this vicinity, rather than a mile away like the current station.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 11, 2026
5. Fredericksburg Plank Road Trace
Note the driveway used to access the marker is actually the Civil War-era roadbed of the Fredericksburg Plank Road, prior to modern re-routing.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, June 11, 2026
6. Fredericksburg Plank Road Trace
The trace of the old road continues past the parking area and is evident heading towards the railroad, as seen here.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,425 times since then and 262 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 14, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.
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