Rice in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Action at High Bridge
Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number M-32.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 37° 16.21′ N, 78° 17.065′ W. Marker is in Rice, Virginia, in Prince Edward County. Marker is at the intersection of Prince Edward Highway (U.S. 460) and Pisgah Church Road (County Route 735), on the right when traveling east on Prince Edward Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rice VA 23966, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Sailor's Creek (a few steps from this marker); Rice’s Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Rice’s Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); High Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Cavalry Battle at High Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Cavalry Battle at High Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Lee's Retreat (approx. 2.6 miles away); Prince Edward County / Nottoway County (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rice.
Also see . . .
1. High Bridge Trail State Park. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (Submitted on May 30, 2010.)
2. High Bridge. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on May 30, 2010.)
3. High Bridge. American Battlefield Trust (Submitted on November 11, 2021.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,425 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.