Historical Marker
Woodberry Forest School
Historical marker location:
Woodberry Forest, Virginia
( Marker is at the intersection of James Madison Highway (U.S. 15) and Woodberry Forest Road (County Route 622), on the right when traveling south on James Madison Highway.)
Marker installed: 1987
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.