Captain Sally L. Tompkins, C.S.A.

Historical marker location:

Mathews, Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Church Street (Virginia Route 611) and Court Street (Virginia Route 1002) on Church Street.)

Marker installed: 1987

1833-1916.

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.