Washington Graded School

Historical marker location:

293 Piedmont Ave, Washington, Virginia

( Marker is on Piedmont Avenue (County Road 626) just east of Oden Avenue, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2019

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.