Charlottesville Woolen Mills

Historical marker location:

Charlottesville, Virginia

( Marker is on East Market Street just west of Riverside Avenue, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2000

Virginia played a significant role in the American Civil War. It was the site of many major battles, including the Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Fredericksburg, and the Battle of Appomattox Court House, where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant.