The Lee’s Retreat – Sutherland Station tour marker is on the west side of Namozine Road (Route 708) just north of Cox Road (US 460) about 4.2 miles west of Interstate 85. (37°11’48.8″N 77°33’52.1″W) A wayside marker and monument are next to this marker.
Sutherland Station
April 2, 1865
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
Lee’s Retreat
A driving tour
following General Robert E. Lee’s
route from Petersburg
to Appomattox
For a more detailed
description of this site,
tune your radio to a.m. 1610
1-800-6-RETREAT