Inscription: in stone, under title (bottom line partially cut off): "This strong hold and capital city of the Davis Confederacy was evacuated by the rebels in consequence of the defeat at "Five Forks" of the Army of Northern Virginia, and capture of the south side rail road by the brave heroes of the north, commanded by Generals Grant, Sheridan, and others. Before abandoning the city the rebels set fire to it, destroying a vast amount of property; and the conflagration continued until it was subdued by the Union troops on the following morning."
