General Grant's Cabin At City Point

Historic photo of General Grants, and staff, tents in the summer of 1864 at City Point.

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City Point, VA

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On June 15, 1864, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant arrived at City Point to conduct military operations against Petersburg. Grant chose the Eppes family Appomattox Plantation at City Point for his headquarters and supply depot because of its strategic location. It provided easy water communication with Fort Monroe and Washington D.C. Supplies could be sent up the James River directly to City Point. From here the old City Point Railroad ran from the waterfront to the rear of the United States Army at Petersburg, allowing Grant to easily send reinforcements and supplies to the field.