Lee’s Retreat

Union cavalry found Confederate infantry posted here along the road to Rice’s Depot. While others fought along Little Sailor’s Creek at Hillsman’s farm, the horse soldiers attacked this portion of Lee’s army which eventually withdrew from the field or were captured.

Next Stop

Lockett House

4.9 miles

Marker is on Saylers Creek Road (Virginia Route 617), on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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