Historic Louisa - Virginia Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Today Louisa, Virginia is a small town of about 1,600 residents and it is the county seat of Louisa County. For more information on the History of this small town: (visit link)

This historic markers stands on Main street in front of the Louisa Police Department. The text of the marker reads:

HISTORIC LOUISA
"Here the County Seat was established in 1742. The British Cavalryman, Tarleton, stopped here on his raid to Charlottesville, June 3, 1781. Stoneman raided the place and destroyed the railroad, May 2, 1863. Near here Fitz Lee camped, June 10, 1864, just before the Battle of Trevilians. "

Marker Number: W-212 Marker Title: Historic Louisa Marker Location: Main Street, .1-mile west of Lyde Street County or Independent City: Louisa County Web Site: [Web Link] Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia State Library - 1959

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