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

Appomattox Campaign (Sutherland Station)

Sutherland Station Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2007

1. Sutherland Station Marker

This marker is located along the Lee's Retreat driving tour.

Inscription. At Sutherland Station, on 2 Apr. 1865, the Confederates made a last attempt to maintain control of the South Side Railroad. Confederate Maj. Gen. Henry Heth organized the defense before returning to the main line in Petersburg. Brig. Gen. John R. Cooke commanded in Heth’s absence. Elements of Union Maj. Gen. Nelson’s division of the II Corps troops charged the Confederate left flank, commanded by Brig. Gen. Samuel McGowan. Overwhelmed, the flank disintegrated and the rest of the line fled as well. The loss severed Gen. Robert E. Lee’s supply line.

Erected 2000 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-313.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1865.

Location. 37° 11.792′ N, 77° 33.754′ W. Marker is in Sutherland, Virginia, in Dinwiddie County. Marker is at the intersection of Cox Road (U.S. 460) and Namozine Road (Virginia Route 708) when traveling west on Cox Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sutherland VA 23885, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Engagement at Sutherland Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Fork Inn

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sutherland Station (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Sutherland Station (about 700 feet away); The Battle of Sutherland (about 700 feet away); Rocky Branch School (approx. 0.8 miles away); Col. John Banister (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Battle of White Oak Road (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutherland.

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.)

Cox Road (facing east) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 10, 2009

2. Cox Road (facing east)

Sutherland Station Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2007

3. Sutherland Station Markers

There are several other Sutherland Station markers close to this one.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2007

4. Fork Inn

This building was called the Sutherland Tavern in 1865. On April 2, 1865, the Fork Inn found itself on the Confederate defense line along the South Side Railroad. The ensuing battle left the house and grounds occupied by Federal troops. Most of its contents were destroyed, and it was used briefly as a hospital.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,411 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.