How to Use This Map-Guide

VIRGINIA CIVIL WAR TRAILS

How to Use this Map-Guide This guide highlights more than 70 South- Central Virginia Civil War sites where you will discover the epic stories of soldiers and civilians who experienced triumph and tragedy during the last days of the war. Follow The Route of Lee’s Retreat, Virginia’s first Civil War Trail, with 26 stops between Petersburg and Appomattox. Explore Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Travelers enjoy one of the colorful, State Park and stand at interpretive markers along the trail. the site of the largest Confederate surrender before Appomattox. Visit High Bridge Trail State Park to see the monumental bridge piers across the Appomattox River. Experience the life of a Civil War soldier at Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Discover the little-known, but important, 1864 Wilson-Kautz Raid Trail. Follow the route of 5,000 Union cavalrymen sent to destroy railroads, supply lines, and rolling stock. Read the fascinating civilian and military stories at more than 30 little-changed stops. Explore Staunton River Battlefield State Park, where “old men and young boys” defended the critical bridge from the raiders. For detailed travel information, visit any Virginia Welcome Center or local Visitor Center, or contact any of the organizations listed in this guide. For additional Civil War Trails information, visit www.civilwartrails.org.

Follow these signs to more than 1,500 Civil War sites.

About a week after the surrender at Appomattox Court House, Lee allowed Mathew Brady to take this picture in Richmond. 15 Powhatan Court House 60 60 New 60 Ewell Crosses Lee’s Store the Appomattox Rear Guard Clifton Amelia LYNCHBURG High Amelia Court House 360 460 Bridge Springs 295 1 FARMVILLE2 3 Namozine HOPEWELL APPOMATTOX 460 Jetersville Church 360 Sutherland 460 15 460 29 BURKEVILLE Ford’s Depot Meherrin Crewe PETERSBURG 360 460 ALTAVISTA 501 Charlotte Station Dinwiddie 460 Court House Court House Ream’s KEYSVILLE Station 29 BLACKSTONE 1 Stony Drakes Branch 15 VICTORIA Creek 360 Sappony 501 KENBRIDGE 85 Bridge Church Mulberry Hill Double Staunton River Danieltown Bridges Battlefield State Park Wylliesburgh CHATHAM St. John’s 95 Halifax 360 Church Smoky Ordinary 29 15 360 CHASE SOUTH HILL CITY 1 SOUTH 58 58 3BOSTON 58 4 5EMPORIA 58 85 DANVILLE BOYDTON 95 58 501 CLARKSVILLE 58 360 301 265 1 29 15 NORTH CAROLINA

H LEE’S RETREAT SITESH H South Side Railroad Station – This railroad was General Robert H Lockett House – Fighting took place around this house as can be E. Lee’s last supply line coming into Petersburg. When it was cut, attested to by the numerous bullet holes that are still visible. It was Lee was forced to withdraw from the Richmond-Petersburg front. later used as a hospital after the battle at the creek below. H Pamplin Park Civil War Site – Here the Union’s Sixth Army H Double Bridges – The Confederate column and wagon train which Corps broke through the Confederate line defending Petersburg, turned off at Holt’s Corner became bogged down while crossing causing a series of actions which led to the evacuation of the city Sailor’s Creek and were attacked by Union forces. that evening by Lee’s army. H Rice’s Depot – Confederate troops entrenched here to protect the H Sutherland Station – The engagement here enabled General road from Burkeville Junction and skirmished with Union troops Ulysses S. Grant’s forces to sever the South Side Railroad, Lee’s last advancing from that direction. supply line into Petersburg. H Cavalry Battle at High Bridge – About 900 Union troops were H Namozine Church – A rear guard cavalry skirmish took place here sent on a mission to burn this South Side Railroad structure over as Lee’s soldiers marched toward Amelia Court House. the Appomattox River. In the engagement that followed, most were H Amelia Court House – Lee brought all his troops to this village captured, and their mission was a failure. from Richmond and Petersburg, hoping to continue into North H Farmville – This tobacco town of 1,500 in 1865 saw both armies Carolina and join forces with General Joseph E. Johnston’s army. march through it. Lee, hoping to issue rations here for his army, was H Jetersville – On his advance toward North Carolina, Lee ran into unsuccessful and then crossed to the north side of the Appomattox Union forces here, thus forcing him to change direction and march River. to Farmville. H Cumberland Church – Union troops, successfully crossing the H Amelia Springs – At this point, the Union army came in contact river at High Bridge, attacked Lee’s army around the church and with Lee’s rear guard as the Southerners completed their night forced him to delay his march until nightfall. march to avoid Grant’s troops at Jetersville. H High Bridge – Early in the morning, Confederate forces burned H Deatonville – Constantly pressing the Confederate line of march, four spans of High Bridge but failed to destroy the lower wagon Union troops fought a brief action here on the way to Farmville. bridge. Consequently, Federal forces were able to continue their pursuit of Lee’s army north of the Appomattox River. H Holt’s Corner – At this road junction, part of Lee’s army turned north while the main portion continued ahead to the crossing of H Clifton – Generals Grant and Meade used this location for their head- Little Sailor’s Creek. quarters during the night. Grant stayed in the house, and it was here where he received Lee’s second letter suggesting a peace meeting. H Hillsman House – Union and Confederate forces fought a battle He left the next morning and rode on to Appomattox Court House. here on the slope across the creek from this dwelling, with most of the Southern troops surrendering. The house was used as a hospital. H New Store – At this point Lee’s army would change its line of march: Gordon’s corps now took the lead while General James H Marshall’s Crossroads – At this intersection, Union cavalry Longstreet’s corps became the rear guard. They would continue to fought Confederate infantry. The Confederates eventually withdrew be pursued by Union army corps under the direction of Generals from the field or were captured. Humphreys and Wright. H Lee’s Rear Guard – Longstreet built breastworks here to protect H Crewe – Originally called Robertson’s Switch, near here Grant the rear of Lee’s army, most of which was four miles south at made a cross-country night ride to join Generals Sheridan and Appomattox Court House. Meade at Jetersville. Plans would be made for operations against H Battle of Appomattox Station – In the evening, Union cavalry Lee’s army the next day. captured four trains of supplies at the station intended for Lee’s H Nottoway Court House – Portions of the Union army passed army. Also captured nearby, after a brief engagement, were portions through the village in their pursuit of Lee’s army. Grant spent part of the Confederate wagon train and twenty-five cannons. of the evening of April 5th here. H Burkeville – The junction of the South Side and Richmond & H Ewell Crosses the Appomattox – Confederate General Ewell Danville Railroads, this location served as an important logistics and faced challenges crossing the Appomattox River near here trying to supply base during and after the Appomattox Campaign. join Lee in Amelia. WILSON-KAUTZ RAID SITES Prince George Court House – U.S. Generals Wilson and Kautz Drakes Branch – The Union force halted here for two hours on departed nearby for their 300-mile cavalry raid to destroy railroads June 25 and continued destroying track. in Southside Virginia. Carrington’s Mill – Rufus Barringer’s North Carolina Brigade Ream’s Station – Station burned by Wilson-Kautz raiders on June attacked the Federal rear guard on the hill north of here. 22, 1864. During the expedition’s return to Petersburg on June 28, Mulberry Hill – Union headquarters during the Battle of Staunton a 10-hour skirmish ensued nearby between the Federal raiders and River Bridge. Confederate General William Mahone’s forces. Roanoke Station – Railroad track was destroyed from Drakes Dinwiddie Court House – Before turning north to the South Branch to here just prior to the Battle of Staunton River Bridge. Side Railroad, the Wilson-Kautz raiders destroyed local records and appropriated local livestock. Staunton River Battlefield St. Park – Confederate earthworks remain from the June 25,1864 battle. Five Forks – The raiders passed here on their initial movement toward the South Side Railroad. Here, General Wilson learned of the Wylliesburgh – Site of the expedition’s first pause following the Confederate attack on his rear guard at Dinwiddie Court House. Battle of Staunton River Bridge. From this point on, the Federal raiders were in a race to safety. Ford’s Depot – The Wilson-Kautz raiders reached this point at sundown on June 22 and destroyed two trains and military supplies. Christiansville – Fatigued and disorganized following the rout at Staunton River Bridge, parties of Federals took farm animals and Black’s & White’s Station – A local resident gave Wilson incorrect personal property from area homes. directions which allowed Confederate forces to block the Federal advance temporarily. Mt. Horeb Church – Skirmish site where Confederate General Rufus Barringer’s N.C. Brigade struck the rear of the Federal column. Battle of Nottoway – First sizable engagement fought on the Wilson-Kautz Raid. St. John’s Church – Communion set from the church was stolen by the raiders and recovered days later at Ream’s Station. St. Mark’s Store – Parties of Union foragers roamed in search of food and horses, meeting sporadic resistance. Danieltown – Seven local men captured 32 of Wilson’s cavalrymen near here. Burkeville Junction – This junction of the South Side Railroad and Richmond & Danville Railroad was a key objective of the Smoky Ordinary – Wilson’s raiders camped here on their retreat Wilson-Kautz Raid. to the Union lines at Petersburg following their repulse at Staunton River Bridge Meherrin Station – Wilson, entrenched at Nottoway Court House, received word of Kautz’s success in destroying Burkeville Junction. Double Bridges – Wilson made a fateful decision here to proceed Both Union columns rejoined here. north toward Ream’s Station. Keysville – The combined Wilson-Kautz column reached here by Sappony Church – Skirmish site where Wilson attempted to force nightfall of June 24. his way through to Ream’s Station just as Confederate General Wade Hampton’s cavalry appeared. Charlotte Court House – After the destruction of railroad facili- ties at Burkeville Junction, Meherrin Station and Keysville, fears of Stony Creek Bridge – Following the skirmish at Sappony Church, local citizens were eased when the detachment burned no buildings. the shattered remains of Wilson’s command made a brief stand here. OTHER CIVIL WAR SITES • City Point/Hopewell – At the confluence of the James and • Prison No. 6/Danville – Only survivor of tobacco warehouses Appomattox rivers, the Union army was supplied from here via converted into prisons during the war. railroad and wagon. Grant’s headquarters cabin remains here. • Sutherlin Mansion/Danville – Known as the “Last Capitol of the • Blandford Church/Petersburg – Special Confederate burial Confederacy,” Confederate Pres. Davis and his family stayed here section and Tiffany glass windows commemorating the southern April 3-10, 1865. states. • Bilhartz, Hall & Co./Chatham – Site of 1862 manufacturer of • Fort Davis/Fort Hays Petersburg – Two of a series of Union rare “rising breech” carbine rifles. fortifications encircling the town. • Village View Manor/Emporia – 1790s home hosted Confederate • Siege Museum – Museum highlights events and lifestyles during Gens. attempting to head off a Union raid against railroad bridges in Petersburg’s Civil War siege. Dec. 1864. • Fort Early – Earthen defenses remain from May 1864 Battle of • Derwent – Lee lived here shortly after the surrender at Lynchburg. Appomattox Court House. • Old Court House Museum – 1855 court house houses museum of • Lee’s Last Bivouac – Lee’s last camp “in the field” after his Lynchburg history. surrender at Appomattox. • Confederate Cemetery/Lynchburg – 1806 cemetery with well- • Huguenot Springs – A mass grave here contains the remains of interpreted Civil War section and medical museum. more than 250 soldiers. • Sandusky/Lynchburg – Begin your tour of several Civil War • Powhatan Court House – Confederate wagon train passed Trails sites here at Union General David Hunter’s headquarters through here after evacuation of Richmond. during May 1864 Battle of Lynchburg. • Violet Bank Museum – Begin your tour of Colonial Heights’s Civil • Avoca Museum – First burial site of General James Dearing, last War sites at this early 19th-century Federal style building which C.S. 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Looking much the way it did in 1865, this NORTH CAROLINA rural part of Virginia is rich in scenic and natural resources. As seen in this Edward Beyer lithograph of High Bridge in Prince Edward County, the Appomattox River continues to be a strong link to the region.

“Victory or Death, The Last Stand of the Savannah Vol. Guard at the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, VA., April 6, 1865” by Keith Rocco. HHH TRAVEL RESOURCES HHH

The following further explore and expand upon the story of the Civil War:

Lee’s Retreat/ Petersburg National Virginia’s Retreat Battlefield 1-800-6RETREAT 1-804-732-3531 www.varetreat.com www.nps.gov/pete Appomattox Court House Petersburg Visitor Center National Historical Park 1-800-368-3595 1-434-352-8987 www.petersburgva.gov www.nps.gov/apco Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Appomattox Visitor 1-434-315-0349 The McLean House, Appomattox Court House NHP Information Center www.virginiastateparks.gov 1-434-352-8999 South Boston-Halifax County Staunton River Battlefield www.historicappomattox.com Robert E. Lee’s Appomattox Visitor Center State Park uniform and sword, the 1-434-572-2543 1-434-454-4312 Danville Museum of Museum of the Confederacy Fine Arts & History www.gohalifaxva.com www.virginiastateparks.gov 1-434-793-5644 South Hill Tourist Virginia’s Heartland www.danvillemuseum.org Information Center Regional Visitor Center High Bridge Trail State Park 1-800-524-4347 1-434-392-1482 www.southhillchamber.com www.co.prince-edward.va.us 1-434-315-0457 www.virginiastateparks.gov Lynchburg Regional Conven- tion and Visitors Bureau 1-800-732-5821 www.discoverlynchburg.org Pamplin Historical Park 1-877-PAMPLIN www.pamplinpark.org Bilhartz, Hall & Co. rising breech carbine.

Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier

The Civil War Trust, with more than 250,000 members and supporters, is America’s largest nonprofit organization devoted to saving our nation’s endangered battlefields. To help, visit www.civilwar.org or call 202-367-1861. Brochure Design by Communication Design, Inc., Richmond, VA © 2018 Civil War Trails

For more information on other Virginia Civil War Trails, call toll free: 1.800.VISIT VA

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