Near Farmville in Cumberland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Cumberland Church
Lee’s Retreat
—April 7, 1865 —
Next Stop
High Bridge
4.8 miles
Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.
Location. 37° 20.737′ N, 78° 23.127′ W. Marker is near Farmville, Virginia, in Cumberland County. Marker is on Cumberland Road (Virginia Route 45), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Located at a pull off in front of the church. Marker is in this post office area: Farmville VA 23901, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Cumberland Church (here, next to this marker); Engagement at Cumberland Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); James F. Lipscomb (approx. one mile away); Needham Law School (approx. 1.6 miles away); Bizarre (approx. 2.6 miles away); Cumberland County / Prince Edward County (approx. 2.6 miles away); Farmville (approx. 2.8 miles away); a different marker also named Farmville (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmville.
More about this marker. Below the main text of the marker is a map of the retreat showing important stops along the route.
Regarding Cumberland Church. 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. Cumberland Church. CWSAC Battle Summaries. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. Lee's Retreat to Appomattox. Virginia Civil War Trails. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
3. Lee's Retreat. Virginia's Retreat guide. (Submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
Categories. • War, US Civil •
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 2. submitted on April 29, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 29, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.