Cumberland Church
Lee’s Retreat
Union troops arrived here after crossing the Appomattox River at High Bridge and found Lee’s army entrenched around the church. After a series of Union attacks, Lee was forced to delay his movement until nightfall when he began marching towards Appomattox.
Next Stop
High Bridge
4.8 miles
Marker is on Cumberland Road (Virginia Route 45), on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
