"The old families of Virginia will form connections with low people, and sink into the mass of overseers' sons and daughters".
- John Randolph of Roanoke
Staunton River Battlefield State Park
The Park lies on both sides of the Staunton River in Halifax and Charlotte Counties and astride the old Richmond and Danville Railroad bed. Many still refer to the park as Staunton River Bridge which was used by the Confederate Army to defend the supply line in 1864 at the opposite end of the Park sits the former Randolph Depot, now used as the Roanoke Station Visitor Center.
Contact Information for the Staunton River Battlefield State Park
Office Contact Information
Clover Visitor - 434-454-4312
Roanoke Station - 434-454-7905
Park Event and Email Information
Email: srbattle@dcr.virginia.gov
Website: www.historicstauntonriverfoundation.org
Emergency Information
In case of a life threatening emergency call 911
Contacts
Park Manager (David Gunnells)
(434)568-3694
Halifax Sheriff's Department
(434)454-6336
Charlotte County Sheriff's Department
(434)543-5141
Fire Department
(434)476-2121
The Park also has Self Guided Events
There are GPS units and Park Packs that are available to rent at the Depot on Saturday and Sunday.
Location - Clover Visitor Center
Enjoy a self guided tour by picking up one of our many family Adventure Park Packs. They include such subject areas as young explorers, nature discovery, bird watching, tracking and rocks and minerals. The packs are first come first serve. There is no fee for the use of the packs.
GPS Guided Tour
Location - Clover Visitor Center
Check out one of our GPS units and start your own geocache hunt. It is a great adventure for the family to explore teh history of the Battle of the Staunton River Bridge, by finding all the hidden clues in the Park. There is no fee for this event.
Battlefield Tour
Locations - Clover Visitor Center
Take a trip along the battlefield trail and enjoy the self guided tour. You and the family will learn details about The Battle of the Staunton River Bridge and the people that were involved