Potomac Connections

Historical marker location:

Great Falls, Virginia

( Marker is on Potomac Hills Street, 0.6 miles east of Jeffery Road, on the left when traveling east.)

Piedmont Region. Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

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.