Washington-Rochambeau Route

Historical marker location:

Yorktown, Virginia

( Marker is on Old Williamsburg Road (Virginia Route 1020) 0.3 miles south of Fusiliers Redoubt Ramp, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1976

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.