Historic Louisa

Historic Louisa is a Virginia historical marker in Louisa, Louisa County, dedicated 1959.

Louisa County · dedicated 1959 · Rte. 33, just west of Lyde Ave., Louisa

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Here the county seat was established in 1742. The British Cavalryman, Tarleton, stopped here on his raid to Charlottesville, June 3, 1781. Stoneman raided the place and destroyed the railroad, May 2, 1863. Near here Fitz Lee camped, June 10, 1864, just before the Battle of Trevilians.

Maps this old were drawn largely by eye, so places on them can sit miles from where they really are. The pin is ours and marks the marker's location today.

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