Bivouac

Historical marker location:

8402 Furnace Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of McLaws Drive and Old Plank Road, on the right when traveling south on McLaws Drive.)

Marker installed: 1903

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.