Lee’s Retreat
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Byway Overview
Lee’s Retreat is the route General Robert E. Lee, and his army, took during the Civil War as the Union forces pursued them. Many historical markers, maps, and interpretive radio broadcasts details the war, and the route Lee took until his surrender at Appomattox. A detailed map may be found at visitfarmville.com
Quick Facts
- Designation
- State Byway
- Location
- VA
- Total Length
- 100 miles
Visitor Information & Byway Partners
Local Byway Partners
434-392-1482 In central Virginia, travel from Petersburg to Appomattox using a series of roads: Secondary Road 708, State Route 38, US 360, Secondary Road 617, and US 460 to Farmville, then Secondary Road 636 to Appomattox.
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Sailor Creek Battlefield Park
379-acre park with living history programs
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High Bridge Trail State Park
2400 ft long bridge spanning a125 ft above the Appomattox River. Park is open sunrise to dusk.
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Buckingham Appomattox State Forest
Completely engulfs Holiday Lake State Park. Home to woodpeckers, small mammals, and butterflies.
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Location of General Robert E. Lee's surrender to Union forces.