Union Raid On Coalfield Station

Historical marker location:

Midlothian, Virginia

( Marker is on Midlothian Turnpike (U.S. 60) 0.2 miles east of Coalfield Road, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1995

During World War II, Virginia was the site of several major military installations, including the Norfolk Naval Base, the largest naval base in the world.