Historical Marker
The Confederate Defense
Historical marker location:
Locust Grove, Virginia
( Marker can be reached from Constitution Highway (State Highway 20), on the right when traveling west.)
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.