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Home Virginia Prince George County Petersburg Historical Markers Cottage Farm

Cottage Farm

Boydton Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 11' 59.157276", -77° 26' 5.098128"
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A little north stood the McIlwaine home, Lee's field headquarters whence on the afternoon of April 2, 1865, the evacuation of Richmond and Petersburg was ordered. Upon issuing the order Lee granted leave to his only staff officer to go to Richmond that evening for his marriage.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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