The Appomattox Campaign (Sutherland Station) Virginia historical marker is north of Cox Road (US 460) just east of the intersection with Namozine Road. (37°11’47.7″N 77°33’48.1″W)
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Appomattox Campaign
(Sutherland Station)
At Sutherland Station, on 2 Apr. 1865, the
Confederates made a last attempt to maintain
control of the South Side Railroad. Confederate
Maj. Gen. Henry Heth organized the defense
before returning to the main line in Petersburg.
Brig. Gen. John R. Cooke commanded in Heth’s
absence. Elements of Union Maj. Gen. Nelson’s
division of the II Corps troops charged the
Confederate left flank, commanded by Brig. Gen.
Samuel McGowan. Overwhelmed, the flank
disintegrated and the rest of the line fled as well.
The loss severed Gen. Robert E. Lee’s supply line.
Department of Historic Resources 2000