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Historic Homes & Buildings

Christ Episcopal Church (circa 1841)
8951 Courthouse Road • Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Christ Church served as a hospital during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, and still bears scars received from shelling during that battle. more... map
Spotswood Inn (circa 1820)
9064 Courthouse Road • Spotsylvania, VA 22553
This remarkable building was once a popular inn noted for hospitality. At one time, there was a large stone in front of the Inn. It had been used by the Indians to grind their corn, and has since been moved to the Dabney Farm, the home of John R. Alrich. In history, it has also served as a school, post office and tavern, and during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, as headquarters for General Jubal Early. It was also an observation point for General Robert E. Lee during this battle. map
Spotsylvania Courthouse
9101 Courthouse Road • Spotsylvania, VA 22553
The original Spotsylvania Courthouse sustained damage during the Civil War necessitated major repairs in 1870. By 1900, the building was declared unsafe and a new, enlarged building of similar design was constructed on the site. The orriginal Doric columns were salvaged and put in place. In 1964, the wing on the southwest corner was added to house government offices. more... map

Confederate Cemetery
9102 Courthouse Rd • Spotsylvania, VA 22553
The final resting place of nearly 600 Confederate soldiers who gabe their lives in the battlefields of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness and Spotsylvania. map
Spotsylvania Battlefield
7409 Brock Rd • Spotsylvania, VA 22553
This historic battlefield offers walking and self-guided driving tours of its 20 acres of beautiful grounds. map

Civil War Life Museum
4712 Southpoint Parkway • Spotsylvania, VA 22407
540-834-1859
Exhibits at this museum bring the Civil War area to life through original artifacts, extensive displays, and more. more... map
Spotsylvania County Museum
8956 Courthouse Road • Spotsylvania, VA 22553
540-582-7167
Open year round, this museum is housed in the Old Berea Church, built in 1856. A variety of locally significant history is on display inside. more... map

Lake Anna Winery
5621 Courthouse Road • Spotsylvania, VA 22553
540-895-5085
Spotsylvania County's only winery, this winery is housed in a renovated barn on the Heidig family farm and it produces award-winning wines. Fourteen of the farm's 75 acres are planted in grapes. The winery offers tours, tastings, a picturesque picnic area, and special events. more... map