Farmville
Lee’s Retreat
The Confederate army marched through this tobacco town, followed by the Union army. Lee hoped to issue rations to his men here before turning south but was forced to flee across the Appomattox River. Grant sent his first dispatch to Lee concerning surrender from here.
Next Stop
Cumberland Church
2.9 miles
Marker is on North Main Street (Virginia Route 45), on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
