VA-UM18 History at Stony Creek

Marker text: HISTORY AT STONY CREEK

In 1864, supplies for Lee's army were carted from the Weldon Railroad here to Petersburg. Here the Union Cavalryman, Wilson, returning from his raid in Burkeville, fought an action with Lee's cavalry, June 28-29, 1864. The place was raided by the Union Cavalryman, Gregg, on December 1, 1864.

Conservation and Development Commission, 1929

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Location: US Hwy 301 and VA Rt 40/Lee Ave, Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia

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