« Back to Maps  |  More on Sailor's Creek »

Maps of Sailor's Creek, Virginia (1865)
Battle of Sailor's Creek - Hillsman Farm

Related Civil War Trust Maps

Battle of Sailor's Creek - Lockett Farm

CWPT Map of the Battle of Sailor's Creek - Hillsman Farm  (2009)
April 6, 1865 

On April 6 at Sailor’s Creek, nearly one fourth of the retreating Confederate army was cut off by Sheridan’s Cavalry and elements of the II and VI Corps. Most surrendered, including Confederate generals Richard S. Ewell, Barton, Simms, Kershaw, Custis Lee, Dubose, Hunton, and Corse. This action was considered the death knell of the Confederate army. Upon seeing the survivors streaming along the road, Lee exclaimed “My God, has the army dissolved?”

Learn More About Civil War Trust's Map Reprint Policy