Civil War Trails

Site Sign (Civil War Trails began with a group of historians whose efforts linked together the sites of Robert E. Lee’s retreat from Petersburg to his surrender at Appomattox. Today the program guides visitors to more than 1,200 sites.)

Civil War Trails is a multi-state program that connects visitors with the great campaigns and lesser-known sites of the Civil War. Their signature signs and distinctive red bugle guides visitors "as they follow in the footsteps of the generals, soldiers, citizens, and the enslaved who found themselves in the midst of this great struggle."

Civil War Trails, Inc. is a non-profit initiative founded in 1994 offering more than 1,550 sites in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. More than 750 of their sites are being interpreted for the first time. More than 800 partners (state tourism office, DOTs, destination marketing organizations, chambers, businesses, museums, etc.) support and promote the program on a daily basis. Civil War Trails is governed by a board of directors from each state. They publish 15 map/guide brochures that are distributed directly to consumers and at state and local welcome centers, attractions, and amenities.

Civil War Trails, Inc., is a 501(3)(c) not-for-profit educational corporation. Civil War Trails, Inc. P.O. Box 1862 Williamsburg, Virginia 23187

Civil War Trail Markers locations in Central Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia

• Stop #1: Lee Park (removed in 2017)

Located - 101 East Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902

Louisa, Virginia

• Stop #1: Louisa County Courthouse - Radiers Intercepted

Located - 119 West Main Street Louisa, VA 23093

• Stop #2: First Contact - A Considerable Fight

Location - 832 St. Rt. 669 (Ellisville Drive)

• Stop #3: Clayton's Store - Sheridan's Camp

Location - 4501 St. rt. 669 (Ellisville Drive)

• Stop #4: Bibb's Crossroad - First Shots

Location - 3093 Oakland Road Louisa, VA 23093

• Stop #5: Netherland Tavern - Hampton's Head Quarters

Located - 321 Oakland Road Louisa, VA 23093

• Stop #6: Custer Rescued - An All Out Assault

• Custer's First Last Stand - A Living Triangle

Location - 17561 Louisa Road Louisa, VA 23093

• Stop #7: Ogg Farm - Repulsed with Heavy Losses

Location - 1393 South Spotswood Trail Louisa, VA 23093

• Stop #8: Decisive Confederate Victory

• Oakland Cemetery

Location - Oakland Cemetery on West Street Louisa, VA 23093