Here Lee turned east to the Potomac, crossing at White's Ford, September 6, 1862, in his invasion of Maryland. Jubal A. Early, returning from his Washington raid, crossed the river at White’s Ford, July 14, 1864.

Marker is at the intersection of James Monroe Highway (U.S. 15) and Spinks Ferry Road (Virginia Route 657), on the right when traveling north on James Monroe Highway.

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