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Virginia Civil War Trails Historical Markers

 
By J. J. Prats, May 11, 2008
Two Markers at the Subway Sandwich Shop
1 ► Virginia, Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Woodbrook — Rio Hill — Artifacts Found at Rio Hill —
Near Woodbrook Drive west of Seminole Trail (U.S. 29).
2 ► Virginia, Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Woodbrook — Rio Hill 1864 Skirmish — George A. Custer Attacks a Confederate Winter Camp —
Near Woodbrook Drive west of Seminole Trail (U.S. 29).
3 ► Virginia, Albemarle County, Scottsville — Scottsville — When War Came —
On East Main Street (Virginia Route 6) just east of Valley Street ( Route 20), on the right when traveling east.
4 ► Virginia, Alexandria, Seminary Hill — Fort Ward — 1861-1865
Near West Braddock Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
5 ► Virginia, Alexandria, Taylor Run — Alexandria — Alexandria in the Civil War
On Callahan Drive at King Street ( Route 7), on the right when traveling north on Callahan Drive. Reported permanently removed.
6 ► Virginia, Alexandria, Taylor Run — Alexandria in the Civil War — "Alexandria is ours!" —
Near Callahan Drive at King Street ( Route 7), on the right when traveling north.
7 ► Virginia, Alleghany County, Covington — Averell’s Salem Raid — Narrow Escape at Island Ford Bridge —
On Mall Road 0.2 miles east of Horse Mountain View ( Route 648), on the left when traveling east.
8 ► Virginia, Alleghany County, Longdale Furnace — Australia Furnace — Alleghany Iron for the Confederacy —
On Longdale Furnace Road (Virginia Route 269) at Collierstown Road ( Route 770), on the right when traveling west on Longdale Furnace Road.
9 ► Virginia, Alleghany County, Longdale Furnace — Lucy Selina Furnace — Alleghany Iron for the Confederacy —
On Longdale Furnace Road (Virginia Route 269) at Collierstown Road ( Route 770), on the right when traveling west on Longdale Furnace Road.
10 ► Virginia, Alleghany County, Low Moor — Jackson River Depot — Crook's Raid — Virginia ❤️ is for Lovers —
On Selma Low Moor Road (Virginia Route 696) 0.2 miles west of Oakland Drive, on the right when traveling west.
11 ► Virginia, Amelia County, Amelia Court House — Amelia Court House — Fatal Delay — Lee's Retreat —
On Virginia Street at Court Street ( Route 38/1007), on the right when traveling north on Virginia Street.
12 ► Virginia, Amelia County, Deatonville — Deatonville — "Continuous shifting battle" — Lee's Retreat —
On East Sayler's Creek Road (Virginia Route 617) west of South Genito Road ( Route 616), on the right when traveling west.
13 ► Virginia, Amelia County, Jetersville — Amelia Springs — Two Days of Action — Lee's Retreat —
On Amelia Springs Road (Virginia Route 642) 0.2 miles south of St. James Road, on the right when traveling north.
14 ► Virginia, Amelia County, Jetersville — Hillsman House — Lee’s Retreat — April 6, 1865
Near Saylers Creek Road (Virginia Route 617), on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
15 ► Virginia, Amelia County, Jetersville — Holt's Corner — Lee's Army Divides — Lee's Retreat —
On Sayler's Creek Road (Virginia Route 617) at James Town Road ( Route 618), on the left when traveling west on Sayler's Creek Road.
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16 ► Virginia, Amelia County, Jetersville — Overton/Hillsman House — Horror and Hope —
On Saylers Creek Road (Virginia Route 617) 0.9 miles west of James Town Road, on the left when traveling west.
17 ► Virginia, Amelia County, Jetersville — Overton/Hillsman House — War's Horror Knocks at the Door
Near Saylers Creek Road (County Route 617) 1 mile west of James Town Road (County Route 618), on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
18 ► Virginia, Amelia County, Mannboro — Namozine Church — Pursuit Cathces Up — Lee’s Retreat —
On Mill Quarter Road (County Route 622) at Namozine Road (Route 708), on the left when traveling north on Mill Quarter Road.
19 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Appomattox Campaign — Bringing Lee to Bay — Lee's Retreat —
On Jamerson Lane at Jones Street, on the left when traveling east on Jamerson Lane.
20 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Battle of Appomattox Station — Final Blow — Lee's Retreat —
On Main Street (Virginia Route 131), on the right.
21 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Confederate Artillery Position — Battle of Appomattox Station —
Near Jamerson Lane (Virginia Route 1014) at Jones Street (Route 1012).
22 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Custer's Third Brigade — Battle of Appomattox Station
Near Jamerson Lane (Virginia Route 1014) at Jones Street ( Route 1012). Reported permanently removed.
23 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Fighting to the End — "We Gave Them a Hearty Cheer" — Lee's Retreat —
Near Horseshoe Road north of Old Courthouse Road ( Route 24), on the left when traveling north.
24 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Robertson House Fight — Last Casualties at Appomattox — Lee's Retreat —
Near Oakville Road (Virginia Route 26) north of Richmond Highway (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling south.
25 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Robertson House Fight — Last Cavalry Clash at Appomattox — Lee's Retreat —
Near Oakville Road (Virginia Route 26) north of Richmond Highway (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling south.
26 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Walker's Last Stand — Custer's Charges —
Near Jamerson Lane (Virginia Route 1014) at Jones Street ( Route 1012).
27 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Vera — Lee’s Rear Guard — Final Blow — Lee’s Retreat —
On Howe Flood Highway (State Highway 24), on the left when traveling south.
28 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Arlington Mill — Early Engagement — "A Skirmish at Arlington Mills" —
On Columbia Pike (Virginia Route 244) east of South Dinwiddie STreet, on the left when traveling east.
29 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Foxcroft Heights — Freedman’s Village — A New Home for African Americans —
On South Oak Street at Southgate Road, on the right when traveling north on South Oak Street.
30 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — Capital Protectors — The 107th USCT at Fort Ethan Allen — Defenses of Washington, 1861-1865 —
On North Old Glebe Road north of North Stafford Street, on the right when traveling north.
31 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — Fort Ethan Allen — Mr. Lincoln’s Forts — Defenses of Washington - 1861-1865
On Old Glebe Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
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32 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — Fort Ethan Allen — Mr. Lincoln's Forts — Defenses of Washington, 1861 - 1865 —
Near North Old Glebe Road south of North Stafford Street, on the right when traveling north.
33 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. Smith — Defending the Capital
Near 24th Street North. Reported permanently removed.
34 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. Smith — Mr. Lincoln’s Forts — Defenses of Washington, 1861-1865
Near 24th Street North. Reported permanently removed.
35 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. Smith — Protecting the Capital
Near 24th Street North. Reported permanently removed.
36 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. Smith — Defending the Capital — Defenses of Washington, 1863-1865 —
Near 24th Street North 0.1 miles east of 23rd Road North, on the left when traveling east.
37 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. Smith — Protecting the Capital — Defenses of Washington, 1863-1865 —
On 24th Street North 0.1 miles west of 23rd Road North, on the right when traveling west.
38 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. Smith — Mr. Lincoln's Forts — Defenses of Washington, 1863-1865 —
On 24th Street North 0.1 miles west of 23rd Road North, on the right when traveling west.
39 ► Virginia, Augusta County, Grottoes — Civil War Tourism Attraction — Soldiers Visit Weyers Cave —
On Grand Cavern Road 0.2 miles west of South River Road, on the right when traveling west.
40 ► Virginia, Augusta County, New Hope — Battle of Piedmont — Final Action at New Hope
On Battlefield Road (County Route 608), on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
41 ► Virginia, Augusta County, New Hope — Battle of Piedmont — Final Action at New Hope —
On Battlefield Road (Virginia Route 608) 0.3 miles north of Dam Town Road ( Route 616), on the right when traveling north.
42 ► Virginia, Augusta County, Swoope — Confederate Civil Disobedience — The Plight of the Pacifists —
On Parkersburg Turnpike (Virginia Route 254) east of Charlbrooke Lane, on the right.
43 ► Virginia, Augusta County, Swoope — West View — Confederate Camps — 1862 Valley Campaign —
On Parkersburg Turnpike (Route 254), on the right when traveling west.
44 ► Virginia, Augusta County, West Augusta — Mountain House — Jackson's March — 1862 Valley Campaign —
On Shenandoah Mountain Drive (U.S. 250) at Ramsey's Draft North, on the right when traveling west on Shenandoah Mountain Drive.
45 ► Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — Avenel — In the Eye of the Storm — Hunter’s Raid —
Near Avenel Avenue north of Burwell Way, on the right when traveling south.
46 ► Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — Bedford — Hunter’s Raid — 1864 Valley Campaign —
On South Bridge Street at West Main Street (U.S. 221), on the left when traveling north on South Bridge Street.
47 ► Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — Peaks of Otter — “A rougher road could not be imagined” — Hunter’s Raid —
On Blue Ridge Parkway near Peaks Road ( Route 43).
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48 ► Virginia, Bedford County, Forest — New London Academy — Confederate Cavalry Line — Hunter’s Raid —
On East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (U.S. 460) at Thomas Jefferson Road ( Route 811), on the right when traveling west on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike.
49 ► Virginia, Botetourt County, Buchanan — Buchanan Bridge — An Artillery Duel Ensued — Hunter’s Raid —
Near Lowe Street (County Road T-1305) west of Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
50 ► Virginia, Botetourt County, Buchanan — The Anchorage — Unexpected Guests — Hunter's Raid —
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at 15th Street (County Road T-1313), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
51 ► Virginia, Botetourt County, Buchanan — Wilson Warehouse — “Fit only for … owls and bats.” — Hunter’s Raid —
On Lowe Street (County Road T-1305) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Lowe Street.
52 ► Virginia, Brunswick County, Alberta — Danieltown — A Side Raid: 32 Troopers Captured — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On Christanna Highway (Virginia Route 46) at New Hope Road, on the right when traveling north on Christanna Highway.
53 ► Virginia, Brunswick County, Dolphin — Smoky Ordinary — “Rebel cavalry” — Wilson-Kautz Raid
On Liberty Road at Old Stage Road, on the left when traveling east on Liberty Road. Reported permanently removed.
54 ► Virginia, Brunswick County, Dolphin — Smoky Ordinary — "Making Tracks" — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On Liberty Road (County Road 634) north of Old Stage Road (County Road 712), on the left when traveling north.
55 ► Virginia, Brunswick County, Lawrenceville — Brunswick County Courthouse —
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 58) south of Bank Street, on the left when traveling south.
56 ► Virginia, Buckingham County, Farmville — New Store — Sending Generals Home — Lee's Retreat
On Francisco Road (Virginia Route 636) at New Store Road ( Route 609), on the right when traveling north on Francisco Road. Reported damaged.
57 ► Virginia, Buckingham County, Sheppards — Clifton — Grant's "Sick Headache" — Lee's Retreat —
On Francisco Road (Virginia Route 636) west of James Madison Highway (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west.
58 ► Virginia, Campbell County, Altavista — Gen. James Dearing — Last General to Die in the War —
Near Avoca Lane west of Main Street (Business U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west.
59 ► Virginia, Caroline County, Bowling Green — Star Hotel — Conspirator's Lair —
On North Main Street (State Highway 2) at Courthouse Lane (Local Route 1204), on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
60 ► Virginia, Caroline County, Guinea — Guinea Station — Grant Maneuvers South — Lee vs. Grant – The 1864 Campaign —
Near Stonewall Jackson Road (Virginia Route 606) near Guinea Station Road ( Route 634).
61 ► Virginia, Caroline County, Milford — Milford Station — Lee Avoids A Trap — Lee vs. Grant – The 1864 Campaign —
On Colonial Road at Antioch Road, on the right when traveling south on Colonial Road.
62 ► Virginia, Caroline County, Port Royal — Port Royal — Union Supply Depot —
On King Street north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
63 ► Virginia, Caroline County, Port Royal — Port Royal — Booth Turned Away — John Wilkes Booth – Escape of an Assassin —
On King Street at Caroline Street, on the left when traveling north on King Street.
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64 ► Virginia, Caroline County, Ruther Glen — Carmel Church — Gathering for North Anna — Lee vs. Grant - The 1864 Campaign —
On Jericho Road (Virginia Route 207) at U.S. 1, on the left when traveling south on Jericho Road.
65 ► Virginia, Caroline County, Woodford — Bethel Church — Union Command Meets — Lee vs. Grant - The 1864 Campaign —
On South River Road (Virginia Route 638) at Paige Road ( Route 605), on the right when traveling south on South River Road.
66 ► Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — A Great Escape — One of Shirley's enslaved men risked all to become free —
On Westbury Farm Road 1.4 miles west of Roxbury Road ( Route 106), on the left when traveling west.
67 ► Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — North Bend — Federal Headquarters — Lee vs. Grant - The 1864 Campaign —
Near Weyanoke Road 2 miles south of John Tyler Memorial Highway ( Route 5), on the left when traveling south.
68 ► Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — Piney Grove — The Front Line and the Home Front —
Near The Glebe Lane (Virginia Route 615) at Southall Plantation Lane, on the right when traveling west.
69 ► Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — Stuart's Ride — Safe among Friends and Family — 1862 Peninsula Campaign —
On Adkins Road (Virginia Route 618) at Church Lane, on the right when traveling south on Adkins Road.
70 ► Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — Stuart's Ride — Coffee at Rowland’s — 1862 Peninsula Campaign —
Near John Tyler Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 5) 0.2 miles east of Herring Creek Road ( Route 640), on the right when traveling east.
71 ► Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — Westover — McClellan’s New Base — 1862 Peninsula Campaign —
Near Westover Road (Virginia Route 633) 2.1 miles east of Harrison Landing Road.
72 ► Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — Wilcox’s Landing — Crossing the James — Lee vs. Grant – The 1864 Campaign —
On Wilcox Wharf Road 0.2 miles south of Dalmation Drive, on the left when traveling south.
73 ► Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — Charlotte Court House — Foraging Parties: “People complimented us” — Wilson-Kautz Raid
On David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) at Legrande Avenue ( Route 47), on the right when traveling east on David Bruce Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
74 ► Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — Charlotte Court House — "We Did Not Rob or Burn" — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) east of Legrande Avenue ( Route 47), on the right when traveling east.
75 ► Virginia, Charlotte County, Drakes Branch — Drakes Branch — "Burnt all the depot buildings" — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On Depot Street at Drakes Main Street ( Route 47), on the right when traveling south on Depot Street.
76 ► Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — Keysville — Foraging and Destruction — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On King Street (Virginia Route 40) at J Street, on the left when traveling east on King Street.
77 ► Virginia, Charlotte County, Randolph — Wilson-Kautz Raid — “Destroy both those roads” —
On River Road (County Route 607) at Mulberry Hill Road (County Route 641), on the right when traveling west on River Road.
78 ► Virginia, Charlotte County, Saxe — Carrington's Mill — "The D_ _ _ Rebels" — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
Near Hailey Road (County Route 759) at Sylvan Hill Road (County Route 612).
79 ► Virginia, Charlotte County, Saxe — Mulberry Hill — "She Was Closely Plied by Questions" — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On Mulberry Hill Road 1.1 miles north of Roanoke Station Road, on the right when traveling north.
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80 ► Virginia, Charlotte County, Wylliesburg — Wylliesburgh — First Rest — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On Jackson-Vaughan Road (County Route 607) at Moody Circle Road, on the left when traveling west on Jackson-Vaughan Road.
81 ► Virginia, Charlottesville, North Downtown — Charlottesville — Confederate Heroes Remembered
On West Market Street at First Street, on the right when traveling west on West Market Street. Reported permanently removed.
82 ► Virginia, Chesapeake — Wallaceton — The Canal and Three Houses —
On Dismal Swamp Canal Trail near Ballahack Road, on the left when traveling north.
83 ► Virginia, Chesapeake, Deep Creek North — Village of Deep Creek — The Dismal Swamp Rangers
Near Luray Street. Reported permanently removed.
84 ► Virginia, Chesapeake, Deep Creek North — Village of Deep Creek — "The den of the Rebels" —
On Luray Street 0.3 miles north of George Washington Highway North (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling north.
85 ► Virginia, Chesapeake, Greenbrier West — Village of Great Bridge — A Vital Link
On Locks Road 0.3 miles west of North Battlefield Boulevard ( Route 168), on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
86 ► Virginia, Chesapeake, Greenbrier West — Village of Great Bridge — A Vital Link —
On Locks Road 0.3 miles west of North Battlefield Boulevard ( Route 168), on the left when traveling west.
87 ► Virginia, Chesapeake, Pleasant Grove East — The Cuffeytown Thirteen — Patriot Heroes —
On Long Ridge Road at Cuffee Road, on the left when traveling north on Long Ridge Road.
88 ► Virginia, Chesapeake, Pleasant Grove West — Dismal Swamp Canal — The Battle of South Mills —
Near Douglas Road (Old U.S. 17) at George Washington Highway (Old U.S. 17), on the right when traveling south.
89 ► Virginia, Chesapeake, Pleasant Grove West — Glencoe — "He was brave, gentle and polished"
On South George Washington Highway (U.S. 17), on the left when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
90 ► Virginia, Chesapeake, Pleasant Grove West — Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery — Home of the Jackson Greys —
On St. Brides Road 0.3 miles south of Benefit Road, on the left when traveling south.
91 ► Virginia, Chesapeake, Pleasant Grove West — Seven Patriot Heroes — Homes and Last Resting Places —
Near Relay Road at Ballahack Road, on the left when traveling south.
92 ► Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Battery Dantzler — Dueled with Union Gunboats —
On Battery Dantzler Road 0.2 miles east of Old Stage Road, on the left when traveling east.
93 ► Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Battle of Chester Station — May 10, 1864
On West Hundred Road (Virginia Route 10) east of Parker Lane, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
94 ► Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Battle of Chester Station — May 10, 1864 — Bermuda Hundred —
On West Hundred Road (Virginia Route 10) near Parker Lane, on the right when traveling east.
95 ► Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Bermuda Hundred Landing — Butler’s Campaign Begins — Bermuda Hundred Campaign
On Bermuda Hundred Road 1.4 miles east of Allied Road, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
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96 ► Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Bermuda Hundred Landing — "A bottle strongly corked" — Bermuda Hundred Campaign —
On Bermuda Hundred Road 1.4 miles east of Allied Road, on the right when traveling east.
97 ► Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Dutch Gap Canal — Butler's Bypass — Bermuda Hundred Campaign —
Near Henricus Park Road 1.3 miles east of Coxendale Road (County Route 615).
98 ► Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Half-Way House — Butler’s Headquarters — Bermuda Hundred Campaign —
On U.S. 1 at Wonderview Drive, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 1.
99 ► Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Sgt. James Engle — Medal of Honor Recipient — Bermuda Hundred —
On Tobacco Bay Place south of Greyledge Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
100 ► Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — USCTs At Dutch Gap — U.S. Colored Troops Construct the Canal — Bermuda Hundred —
Near Henricus Park Road 1.3 miles east of Coxendale Road.

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