Clifton
Lee’s Retreat
Generals Grant and Meade used this location for their headquarters during the night. Grant stayed in the house and it was here that he received Lee’s second letter suggesting a peace meeting. He left the next morning for Appomattox Court House.
Next Stop
New Store
4.4 miles
Marker is on Francisco Road (Virginia Route 636), on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
