Mirador

Historical marker location:

Greenwood, Virginia

( Marker is on Rockfish Gap Turnpike (U.S. 250) east of Plank Road, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1995

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.