Lee's Retreat
Posted by: vhasler
N 37° 17.743 W 078° 05.944
17S E 757140 N 4131624
More battle news from April 1865.
Waymark Code: WMBF64
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2011
Views: 5
Marker text:
M-15
Lee's Retreat
From here Union cavalry moved north on April 5, 1865 to ascertain Lee's whereabouts. On the morning of April 6, the Second, Fifth and Sixth corps of Grant's army advanced from Jetersville toward Amelia Courthouse to attack Lee.
Visit Instructions:
Please provide proof of your visit via a legible pix with your (or your GPS) or detailed description of the area (especially Amelia Courthouse or Jetersville). Also would appreciate more information related to this sign with reference so that it can be expanded.
Marker Number: M-15
Marker Title: Lee's Retreat
Marker Location: Along US360
County or Independent City: Amelia
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation & Development Commission, 1929
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