Charlottesville - This historical marker tells the very interesting story of the Union occupation of Charlottesville. Faculty of the University of Virginia convinced Custer not to burn the University "for it would always be a national asset." Custer agreed and posted guards to protect the University during his three days he was here in 1864.

This historical marker tells the very interesting story of the Union occupation of Charlottesville. Faculty of the University of Virginia convinced Custer not to burn the University "for it would always be a national asset." Custer agreed and posted guards to protect the University during his three days he was here in 1864.