Near Petersburg in Dinwiddie County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
White Oak Road Engagement
31 March 1865
Erected 1991 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number S-81.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list.
Location. 37° 9.098′ N, 77° 32.983′ W. Marker is near Petersburg, Virginia, in Dinwiddie County. Marker is at the intersection of White Oak Road and Clairborne Road, on the right when traveling west on White Oak Road. Marker is on the northeast corner of the intersection of White Oak Road and Clairborne Road. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Battle of White Oak Road (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of White Oak Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gravelly Run Quaker Meeting House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Raceland (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.