Petersburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Petersburg
25 April 1781
— Artillery Position —
Erected 2005 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number QA-20.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1781.
Location. 37° 13.806′ N, 77° 23.608′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of S Little Church Street and E Washington Street (U.S. 301), on the left when traveling north on S Little Church Street. Touch for map . Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Battle of Petersburg (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Petersburg (approx. ¼ mile away); East Hill (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Petersburg (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blandford Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blandford Church and Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Petersburg (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Petersburg (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
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Also see . . . Battle of Blanford, also called the Battle of Petersburg. “It was not until the British artillery was in position to rake the American line more than an hour later that von Steuben finally ordered the retreat.” (Submitted on April 23, 2016.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.