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Virginia Civil War Trails Historical Markers

 
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By J. J. Prats, May 11, 2008
Closeup of Map and Photos of Artifacts on Marker
1 Virginia, Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Woodbrook — Rio HillArtifacts Found at Rio Hill
Near Woodbrook Drive west of Seminole Trail (U.S. 29).
2 Virginia, Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Woodbrook — Rio Hill 1864 SkirmishGeorge A. Custer Attacks a Confederate Winter Camp
Near Woodbrook Drive west of Seminole Trail (U.S. 29).
3 Virginia, Albemarle County, Scottsville — ScottsvilleWhen War Came
On East Main Street (Virginia Route 6) just east of Valley Street (Virginia Route 20), on the right when traveling east.
4 Virginia, Alexandria, Seminary Hill — Fort Ward1861-1865
Near West Braddock Road, on the right when traveling west.
5 Virginia, Alexandria, Taylor Run — AlexandriaAlexandria in the Civil War
On Callahan Drive at King Street (Virginia 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 (Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling north.
7 Virginia, Alleghany County, Covington — Averell’s Salem RaidNarrow Escape at Island Ford Bridge
On Mall Road, 0.2 miles east of Horse Mountain View (Virginia Route 648), on the left when traveling east.
8 Virginia, Alleghany County, Longdale Furnace — Australia FurnaceAlleghany Iron for the Confederacy
On Longdale Furnace Road (Virginia Route 269) at Collierstown Road (Virginia Route 770), on the right when traveling west on Longdale Furnace Road.
9 Virginia, Alleghany County, Longdale Furnace — Lucy Selina FurnaceAlleghany Iron for the Confederacy
On Longdale Furnace Road (Virginia Route 269) at Collierstown Road (Virginia Route 770), on the right when traveling west on Longdale Furnace Road.
10 Virginia, Alleghany County, Low Moor — Jackson River DepotCrook's Raid
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 HouseFatal Delay — Lee's Retreat —
On Virginia Street at Court Street (Virginia 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 (Virginia Route 616), on the right when traveling west.
13 Virginia, Amelia County, Jetersville — Amelia SpringsTwo 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 HouseLee’s Retreat — April 6, 1865 —
Near Saylers Creek Road (Virginia Route 617), on the left when traveling south.
15 Virginia, Amelia County, Jetersville — Holt's CornerLee's Army Divides — Lee's Retreat —
On Sayler's Creek Road (Virginia Route 617) at James Town Road (Virginia Route 618), on the left when traveling west on Sayler's Creek Road.
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16 Virginia, Amelia County, Jetersville — Overton / Hillsman HouseWar's Horror Knocks at the Door
On Saylers Creek Road (County Route 617) 1 mile south of James Town Road (County Route 618), on the right when traveling east.
17 Virginia, Amelia County, Mannboro — Namozine ChurchPursuit 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.
18 Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Battle of Appomattox StationFinal Blow — Lee's Retreat —
On Main Street (Virginia Route 131), on the right.
19 Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Confederate Artillery PositionBattle of Appomattox Station
Near Jamerson Lane (Virginia Route 1014) at Jones Street (Route 1012).
20 Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Custer's Third BrigadeBattle of Appomattox Station
Near Jamerson Lane (Virginia Route 1014) at Jones Street (Virginia Route 1012).
21 Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Robertson House FightLast 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.
22 Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Robertson House FightLast 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.
23 Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Walker's Last StandCuster's Charges
Near Jamerson Lane (Virginia Route 1014) at Jones Street (Virginia Route 1012).
24 Virginia, Appomattox County, Vera — Lee’s Rear GuardFinal Blow — Lee’s Retreat —
On Howe Flood Highway (State Highway 24), on the left when traveling south.
25 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.
26 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Foxcroft Heights — Freedman’s VillageA New Home for African Americans
On South Oak Street at Southgate Road, on the right when traveling north on South Oak Street.
27 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — Fort Ethan AllenMr. Lincoln’s Forts — Defenses of Washington - 1861-1865
On Old Glebe Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
28 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — Fort Ethan AllenMr. Lincoln's Forts — Defenses of Washington, 1861 - 1865 —
Near North Old Glebe Road south of North Stafford Street, on the right when traveling north.
29 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithDefending the Capital
Near 24th Street North. Reported permanently removed.
30 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithMr. Lincoln’s Forts — Defenses of Washington, 1861-1865
Near 24th Street North. Reported permanently removed.
31 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithProtecting the Capital
Near 24th Street North. Reported permanently removed.
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32 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithDefending 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.
33 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithProtecting 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.
34 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithMr. 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.
35 Virginia, Augusta County, New Hope — Battle of PiedmontFinal Action at New Hope
On Battlefield Road (County Route 608), on the left when traveling south.
36 Virginia, Augusta County, Swoope — West ViewConfederate Camps — 1862 Valley Campaign —
On Parkersburg Turnpike (Route 254), on the right when traveling west.
37 Virginia, Augusta County, West Augusta — Mountain HouseJackson'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.
38 Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — AvenelIn the Eye of the Storm — Hunter’s Raid —
Near Avenel Avenue north of Burwell Way, on the right when traveling south.
39 Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — BedfordHunter’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.
40 Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — Peaks of Otter“A rougher road could not be imagined” — Hunter’s Raid —
On Blue Ridge Parkway near Peaks Road (Virginia Route 43).
41 Virginia, Bedford County, Forest — New London AcademyConfederate Cavalry Line — Hunter’s Raid —
On East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (U.S. 460) at Thomas Jefferson Road (Virginia Route 811), on the right when traveling west on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike.
42 Virginia, Botetourt County, Buchanan — Buchanan BridgeAn 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.
43 Virginia, Botetourt County, Buchanan — The AnchorageUnexpected 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.
44 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.
45 Virginia, Brunswick County, Alberta — DanieltownA 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.
46 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.
47 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.
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48 Virginia, Caroline County, Bowling Green — Star HotelConspirator'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.
49 Virginia, Caroline County, Guinea — Guinea StationGrant Maneuvers South — Lee vs. Grant – The 1864 Campaign —
Near Stonewall Jackson Road (Virginia Route 606) near Guinea Station Road (Virginia Route 634).
50 Virginia, Caroline County, Milford — Milford StationLee Avoids A Trap — Lee vs. Grant – The 1864 Campaign —
On Colonial Road at Antioch Road, on the right when traveling south on Colonial Road.
51 Virginia, Caroline County, Port Royal — Port RoyalUnion Supply Depot
On King Street north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
52 Virginia, Caroline County, Ruther Glen — Carmel ChurchGathering for North Anna — Lee vs. Grant - The 1864 Campaign —
On Jericho Road (Virginia Route 207) at Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south on Jericho Road.
53 Virginia, Caroline County, Woodford — Bethel ChurchUnion Command Meets — Lee vs. Grant - The 1864 Campaign —
On South River Road, on the right when traveling south.
54 Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — Piney GroveThe Front Line and the Home Front
Near The Glebe Lane near Southall Plantation Lane.
55 Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — Stuart's RideSafe 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.
56 Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — Stuart's RideCoffee at Rowland’s — 1862 Peninsula Campaign —
Near John Tyler Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 5) 0.2 miles east of Herring Creek Road (Virginia Route 640), on the right when traveling east.
57 Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — WestoverMcClellan’s New Base — 1862 Peninsula Campaign —
Near Westover Road (Virginia Route 633) 2.1 miles east of Harrison Landing Road.
58 Virginia, Charles City County, Charles City — Wilcox’s LandingCrossing 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.
59 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — Charlotte Court HouseForaging Parties: “People complimented us” — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) at Legrande Avenue (Virginia Route 47), on the right when traveling east on David Bruce Avenue.
60 Virginia, Charlotte County, Drakes Branch — Drakes Branch"Burnt all the depot buildings" — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On Depot Street at Drakes Main Street (Virginia Route 47), on the right when traveling south on Depot Street.
61 Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — KeysvilleForaging and Destruction — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On King Street (Virginia Route 40) at J Street, on the left when traveling east on King Street.
62 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.
63 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).
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64 Virginia, Charlotte County, Wylliesburg — WylliesburghFirst 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.
65 Virginia, Charlottesville, North Downtown — CharlottesvilleConfederate Heroes Remembered
On West Market Street at First Street, on the right when traveling west on West Market Street. Reported permanently removed.
66 Virginia, Chesapeake, Deep Creek North — Village of Deep CreekThe Dismal Swamp Rangers
Near Luray Street. Reported permanently removed.
67 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.
68 Virginia, Chesapeake, Greenbrier West — Village of Great BridgeA Vital Link
On Locks Road, 0.3 miles west of North Battlefield Boulevard (Virginia Route 168), on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
69 Virginia, Chesapeake, Greenbrier West — Village of Great BridgeA Vital Link
On Locks Road, 0.3 miles west of North Battlefield Boulevard (Virginia Route 168), on the left when traveling west.
70 Virginia, Chesapeake, Pleasant Grove East — The Cuffeytown ThirteenPatriot Heroes
On Long Ridge Road at Cuffee Road, on the left when traveling north on Long Ridge Road.
71 Virginia, Chesapeake, Pleasant Grove West — Dismal Swamp CanalThe 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.
72 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.
73 Virginia, Chesapeake, Pleasant Grove West — Pleasant Grove Baptist Church CemeteryHome of the Jackson Greys
On St. Brides Road, 0.3 miles south of Benefit Road, on the left when traveling south.
74 Virginia, Chesapeake, Pleasant Grove West — Seven Patriot HeroesHomes and Last Resting Places
Near Relay Road at Ballahack Road, on the left when traveling south.
75 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Battery DantzlerDueled with Union Gunboats
On Battery Dantzler Road, 0.2 miles east of Old Stage Road, on the left when traveling east.
76 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Battle of Chester StationMay 10, 1864
On West Hundred Road (Virginia Route 10) east of Parker Lane, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
77 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Bermuda Hundred LandingButler’s Campaign Begins — Bermuda Hundred Campaign —
On Bermuda Hundred Road, 1.4 miles east of Allied Road, on the right when traveling east.
78 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Dutch Gap CanalButler's Bypass — Bermuda Hundred Campaign —
Near Henricus Park Road, 1.3 miles east of Coxendale Road (County Route 615).
79 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Half-Way HouseButler’s Headquarters — Bermuda Hundred Campaign —
On Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) at Wonderview Drive, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Davis Highway.
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80 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — Sgt. James EngleMedal of Honor Recipient — Bermuda Hundred —
On Tobacco Bay Place south of Greyledge Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
81 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chester — USCTs At Dutch GapU.S. Colored Troops Construct the Canal — Bermuda Hundred —
Near Henricus Park Road, 1.3 miles east of Coxendale Road.
82 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chesterfield — Chesterfield Court HouseSoldiers and Refugees — Lee’s Retreat —
Near Iron Bridge Road (Virginia Route 10) at Wagners Way.
83 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Enon — Point of RocksU.S. Military Hospital Site — Bermuda Hundred —
Near Enon Church Road (Virginia Route 746) at Ramblewood Drive, on the left when traveling west.
84 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Pickadat Corner — Battle of Swift Creek"Brave to Madness"
On Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1 / 301), on the right when traveling north.
85 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Richmond — Fort StevensButler’s Campaign Ends — Bermuda Hundred Campaign —
On Pams Avenue at Norcliff Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Pams Avenue.
86 Virginia, Clarke County, Arcadia Farm — Battle of Cool SpringSharp Action at the Shenandoah River — 1864 Valley Campaign —
On Castleman Road (Virginia Route 603) at Harry Byrd Highway (Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling east on Castleman Road.
87 Virginia, Clarke County, Longwood — Battle of Cool SpringSharp Action at the Shenandoah River — Early's 1864 Attack on Washington —
On Parker Lane, on the right when traveling north.
88 Virginia, Clarke County, Longwood — Battle of Cool SpringUnion Advance and Confederate Counterattack — Early's 1864 Attack on Washington
Near Parker Lane, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
89 Virginia, Clarke County, Longwood — Col. George D. Wells Leads the WayBattle of Cool Spring — Early's 1864 Attack on Washington —
Near Parker Lane south of Alder Lane, on the right when traveling south.
90 Virginia, Clarke County, Longwood — Confederate Counterattack and Union RetreatBattle of Cool Spring — Early's 1864 Attack on Washington —
Near Parker Lane at Alder Lane, on the right when traveling south.
91 Virginia, Clarke County, Longwood — Thoburn’s RescueBattle of Cool Spring — Early’s 1864 Attack on Washington —
Near Parker Lane at Alder Lane, on the left when traveling north.
92 Virginia, Colonial Heights — Dunlop Station"…burning cartridges like shooting stars"
On Old Town Drive at East Ellerslie Drive, on the right when traveling south on Old Town Drive. Reported unreadable.
93 Virginia, Colonial Heights — EllerslieBeauregard’s Headquarters
On Longhorn Drive, 0.1 miles north of Ellerslie Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
94 Virginia, Colonial Heights — Fort CliftonGuardian of the Appomattox
On Brockwell Lane, 0.3 miles east of Conduit Road, in the median.
95 Virginia, Colonial Heights — Fort CliftonA stronghold that was never taken
Near Brockwell Lane, 0.3 miles east of Conduit Road.
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96 Virginia, Colonial Heights — Lee at Violet BankSiege Headquarters
Near Virginia Avenue at Arlington Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
97 Virginia, Colonial Heights — Lee at Violet BankSiege Headquarters
On Virginia Avenue at Arlington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Virginia Avenue.
98 Virginia, Culpeper County, Brandy Station — Battle of Brandy StationThe Largest Cavalry Battle of the Civil War
On Beverly Ford Road (County Route 677) at St. James Church Road (County Route 676) on Beverly Ford Road.
99 Virginia, Culpeper County, Brandy Station — Battle of Brandy StationHeadquarters Hill
On Fleetwood Heights Road (Virginia Route 685) near Stuart Lane, on the right when traveling east.
100 Virginia, Culpeper County, Brandy Station — Battle of Brandy StationBattle for Fleetwood Hill
On Fleetwood Heights Road (Virginia Route 685) at Stuart Lane, on the right when traveling east on Fleetwood Heights Road.

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