John Smith Explores the Chesapeake

Historical marker location:

9525 Deep Bottom Road, Richmond, Virginia

( Marker is on Deep Bottom Road, 0.3 miles east of James Street, on the left when traveling south.)

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic 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.