Sutherland in Dinwiddie County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Sutherland Station

Lee's Retreat

— April 2, 1865 —

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

1. Sutherland Station on Lee's Retreat Trail

Lee's Retreat is a driving tour following General Robert E. Lee's route from Petersburg to Appomattox.

Inscription. Confederate troops formed a battle line along Cox Road to protect the South Side Railroad, but were overwhelmed after three attacks. This engagement enabled Grant’s forces to sever Lee’s last supply line, causing him to abandon Petersburg that night.

Next Stop
Namozine Church
10.5 miles

Erected by Virginia's Retreat.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 37° 11.818′ N, 77° 33.89′ W. Marker is in Sutherland, Virginia, in Dinwiddie County. It is at the intersection of Namozine Road (U.S. 708) and Cox Road (U.S. 460), on the left when traveling north on Namozine Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sutherland VA 23885, 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 7 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Sutherland Station (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Sutherland (a few steps from this marker); Appomattox Campaign (Sutherland Station) (about 700 feet away); Engagement at Sutherland Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Rocky Branch School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Col. John Banister (approx. 1.2 miles away); White Oak Road Engagement (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutherland.

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Other markers no longer nearby. Fork Inn (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Rocky Branch School (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Colonel John Banister (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); The Battle of White Oak Road (was approx. 3.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (was approx. 3.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (was approx. 3.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. Below the main text of the marker is a map of the retreat showing important stops along the route.

Regarding Sutherland Station. Part of a driving tour following General Robert E. Lee's route from

Sutherland Station Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2007

2. Sutherland Station Markers

A number of marker for Sutherland Station are found at this location.

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. (Submitted on March 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Lee's Retreat to Appomattox. Virginia Civil War Trails (Submitted on March 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

3. The Battle of Sutherland’s Station. The American Civil War website. (Submitted on January 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,596 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.