PETERSBURG NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
Nine and a half months, 70,000 casualties, the suffering of civilians, thousands of U. S. Colored Troops fighting for the freedom of their race, and the decline of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of No. Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. It was here Gen. Ulysses S. Grant cut off all of Petersburg's supply lines ensuring the fall of Richmond on April 3, 1865. Six days later, Lee surrendered.
Brenda's Bait & Tackle
1119 McKenzie St
Petersburg, VA
(804) 732-2459
Dance's Sporting Goods
570 Southpark Blvd
Colonial Heights, VA
(804) 526-8399
Harrison's Mill Pond Fishing
1740 Buckner St
Petersburg, VA
(804) 733-7093
Castaway Sporting Goods
11600 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA
(804) 706-9100
Fishing Connection
2420 Buena Vista Blvd
Chester, VA
(804) 748-3197
The Eastern Front (Main) Visitor Center is located approximately 2.5 miles east of Rt. 95 off of Route 36 in Petersburg. If travelling north on Rt. 95, take exit 50D and follow signs to Wythe Street. Once on Wythe Street, travel 2.5 miles east to entrance of Battlefield. If travelling south on Rt. 95, take Exit 52 (Wythe Street). Again, travel about 2.5 miles to entrance.
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