The sites below are related to the surrender and subsequent occupation of Charlottesville by Union troops from March 3-6, 1864, shortly after the Battle of Waynesboro. The city was surrendered at or near the base of Carrs Hill. Present during the surrender were General George Armstrong Custer, the mayor of Charlottesville, Christopher L. Fowler, two university professors John B. Minor and Socrates Maupin, and the rector Thomas L. Preston. As a result of this meeting the University was not burned. I will cover the skirmish at Rio Hill in a future post.

121 Mimosa Street (Piedmont)– Home used by General George Armstrong Custer during the occupation of Charlottesville.

408-410 Park Street (the Tower House)- building used by Federal officers during the occupation of Charlottesville and perhaps by Major General Sheridan. The older southern section of the home is one of four buildings in Charlottesville known to have been used by Federal officers.

605 Preston Place- Wyndhurst– raided by Union troops during the occupation of Charlottesville. Residence of Rector Thomas L. Preston who was present when the city was surrendered.

1201 East Jefferson Street– Known as “the Farm” this home was used by General George Armstrong Custer as his headquarters during the occupation of Charlottesville. The Farm at the time was owned by the mayor Thomas L. Farish.

632 Ridge Street– Albemarle Military Institute- operated by Colonel John Bowie Strange who was killed at the Battle of Boonesboro.

Social Hall– 109 East Jefferson Street- General John Marshall Jones commander of the Stonewall Brigade grew up in this home. He was killed at the Battle of the Wilderness and is buried in Maplewood Cemetery.

200 Midmont Street– built by the Lewis family this house was sacked by Union troops.

Maplewood Cemetery– 425 Maple Street

Major General Thomas Rosser’s home (Rugby Hall)– across the street from 709 Cottage Street. The home was extensively remodeled and surrounded by other homes. As a result, its appearance is very different from the original home.

Major General Thomas Rosser’s Grave– Riverview Cemetery 1701 Chesapeake Street

Vanguard of Freedom Marker– Piedmont Community College (38.0068500, -78.4804000)

Homes that were sacked or looted by the Union between Waynesboro and Charlottesville.

Clover Plains– The home of Dr. John Bolling Garrett was sacked by the Union troops. It is located at 200 Seven Oaks Farm, Greenwood, VA on the grounds of the Septenary Winery.

Locust Hill– The birthplace of Meriwether Lewis on 950 Owensville Road, Charlottesville was looted.

Birdwood– built by William Garth now on the grounds of the Boar’s Head Resort, located at 500 Birdwood Drive in Charlottesville was also looted. The 2nd MA cavalry of Gibbs’ Brigade of Devin’s Division camped on the property.