Historical Markers and War Memorials in Drakes Branch, Virginia
Charlotte Court House is the county seat for Charlotte County
Drakes Branch is in Charlotte County
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On Depot Street at Drakes Main Street (Virginia Route 47), on the right when traveling south on Depot Street.
In June 1864, to deny Gen. Robert E. Lee the use of the South Side R.R. and the Richmond and Danville R.R., Gen. Ulysses S. Grant sent Gen. James H. Wilson and Gen. August V. Kautz south of Petersburg on a cavalry raid to destroy track and . . . — — Map (db m31006) HM
On Main Street (Virginia Route 47) just north of Foster Street (County Road 1210), on the right when traveling north.
In memory and honor of Gordon P. Young from Drakes Branch, Army First Cavalry Division, Killed In Action, Ia Drang and the below listed men from Charlotte County who paid the supreme sacrifice. May their names be forever remembered. May God bless . . . — — Map (db m182494) WM
