Fredericksburg Campaign

Historical marker location:

Warrenton, Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Lee Highway (U.S. 29) and Colonial Road / Dumfries Road (County Route 605), on the right when traveling south on Lee Highway.)

Marker installed: 1997

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.