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Historical marker location:

Charlottesville, Virginia

( Marker is on Scottsville Road (Virginia Route 20) ½ mile Frys Path (Virginia Route 627), on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1956

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.