Lee's Retreat

Confederate troops formed a battle line along Cox Road to protect the South Side Railroad, but were overwhelmed after three attacks. This engagement enabled Grant’s forces to sever Lee’s last supply line, causing him to abandon Petersburg that night.

Next Stop

Namozine Church

10.5 miles

Marker is at the intersection of Namozine Road (U.S. 708) and Cox Road (U.S. 460), on the left when traveling north on Namozine Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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