National Historic Landmark

Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield

Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Listed
February 17, 2006
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
06000239

About this property

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 (overlapping the first) 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 (a division of the American Battlefield Trust) and its partners have acquired and preserved 407 acres (1.65 km2) of the Breakthrough battlefield in five transactions since 2004.

Location

Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia
37.17921, -77.46945

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield Historic District at Pamplin Historical Park
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0.5 mi
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Nearby Battles

Boydton Plank Road — Final Opening (Apr 2)
1865Civil War
0.2 mi
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When was Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield listed on the National Register?

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

What type of historic resource is Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield?

Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield?

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