VA-W197 Skirmish at Rio Hill

Marker text: SKIRMISH AT RIO HILL

On February 29, 1864, General George A. Custer and 1500 cavalrymen made a diversionary raid into Albemarle County. Here, north of Charlottesville, he attacked the Confederate winter camp of four batteries of the Stuart Horse Artillery commanded by Captain Marcellus N. Moorman. Despite the destruction to the camp, 200 Confederates rallied in a counterattack which forced Custer's withdrawal. Few casualties were reported.

Department of Historic Resources, 1989.

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Location: Off US29, in the Rio Hill Shopping Center north of Charlottesville. The sign is located near the Subway restaurant. Follow the "Civil War Trails" signs., Albemarle County, Virginia

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