Old Logging Railroad

Historical marker location:

Montebello, Virginia

( Marker is on Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 34.4), on the right when traveling north.)

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.