Lee's Retreat

Lee found Union cavalry and infantry across his line of retreat at this station on the Richmond and Danville Railroad. Rather than attacking the entrenched Federals, he chose to change direction and begin a night march toward Farmville where rations awaited the army.

Next Stop

Amelia Springs

3.3 miles

Marker is at the intersection of Jetersville Road and Amelia Springs Road, on the right when traveling west on Jetersville Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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