Historical Marker
Washington, Virginia
Historical marker location:
Washington, Virginia
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Virginia Route 211) and Baldwin Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.)
Marker installed: 1950
The First of Them All.
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.