Military
8
A little north stood the McIlwaine home, Lee's field headquarters, from which on the afternoon of April 2, 1865, the evacuation of Richmond and Petersburg was ordered. After issuing the order, Lee granted leave to his only staff officer to go to Richmond that evening for his marriage.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Petersburg, Virginia · United States
