Fort Trial

Historical marker location:

Stanleytown, Virginia

( Marker is on Virginia Avenue (U.S. 220) north of Fairystone Park Hwy (Virginia Route 57), on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2000

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.