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Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield

Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield is a historic place in Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 2006, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 06000239.

Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, VirginiaListed February 17, 2006NRIS #06000239★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield?

The Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield is a historic district in Dinwiddie County, near Petersburg, Virginia. It was the location of the Third Battle of Petersburg, in which the Union Army broke through Confederate Army lines protecting Petersburg and Richmond on April 2, 1865, during the American Civil War. The success of the breakthrough led to abandonment of Richmond by General Robert E. Lee, a general retreat, and surrender at Appomattox Court House one week later. Portions of the area were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, and a different portion was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. Much of the battlefield area is part of Pamplin Historical Park, a private park open to the public that interprets the battle. The park includes a full-service visitor center, trails, displays, interpretive signs and history programs. The Civil War Trust and its partners have acquired and preserved 407 acres (1.65 km2) of the Breakthrough battlefield in five transactions since 2004.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield
City
Petersburg
County
Dinwiddie County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
February 17, 2006
NRIS reference number
06000239
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.17921, -77.46945
When was Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 2006.

Where is Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield located?

Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield is located in Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia at approximately 37.17921, -77.46945. See the map above.

Is Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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