Comte de Grasse

Historical marker location:

410 Main St, Yorktown, Virginia

( Memorial is on Main Street just west of Read Street, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1931

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.