Historical Marker
Belle Isle Prison
Historical marker location:
470 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia
( Marker can be reached from Tredegar Street, 0.1 miles west of South 5th Street.)
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.