Abingdon Church

Historical marker location:

4632 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester Point, Virginia

( Marker is on George Washington Memorial Highway (U.S. 17) north of Mid County Lane, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1935

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.