Battle of Petersburg
From Blandford Heights
to Pocahontas Bridge
April 25, 1781
Here was fought the opening engagement of the decisive campaign of the revolution. 1000 American militia under Steuben, Muhlenberg, Dick and House opposed 2500 British under Phillips, Arnold and Abercrombie.
Erected by Frances Bland Randolph Chapter D.A.R. July 1927.
Marker is on Crater Road (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
