Amelia County / Chesterfield County

Historical marker location:

Skinquarter, Virginia

( Marker is on Hull Street Road, 1.6 miles west of Sappony Road, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1928

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.