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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM59C_rudes-hill_New-Market-VA.html
This old house photographed during the early 20th century and still standing about 600 yards north on the west side of the Valley Pike, was occupiedat the beginning of the Civil War by a Lutheran minister, Rev. Anders R. Rude. Gen. Thomas J. "Ston…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM592_cavalry-engagement_New-Market-VA.html
On 15 Nov. 1863, Col. William H. Boyd reconnoitered with a Federal cavalry and artillery detachment south from Charlestown (in present-day W.Va.) toward New Market. The next day, the force encountered Maj. Robert White's cavalry command just north…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4XB_mcneills-last-charge_New-Market-VA.html
In the predawn darkness of 3 Oct. 1864, Capt. John Hanson McNeill led thirty of his Partisan Rangers, including local resident Joseph I. Triplett, against a hundred-man detachment of the 8th Ohio Cavalry Regiment that was guarding the Meems Bottom…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4JZ_rudes-hill_New-Market-VA.html
Stonewall Jackson's camp ground April 2-16, 1862; his headquarters at the foot of this hill. Colonel John Francis Neff, Commander 33rd Regiment, Stonewall Brigade, born and buried near here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4IN_the-shirley-house_New-Market-VA.html
In 1875, Confederate veteran Christian Shirley constructed this brick house on the site of his family's former home, which had burned two years earlier. The Shirleys were longtime residents of Shenandoah County who had farmed their 153 ares since …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3WV_seviers-birthplace_New-Market-VA.html
Near here was born John Sevier, pioneer and soldier, September 23, 1745. He was a leader in the Indian Wars and the Battle of King's Mountain, 1780. He was the only governor of the short-lived state of Franklin and the first governor of Tennessee.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3WK_rockingham-county-shenandoah-county_New-Market-VA.html
Rockingham County. Area 876 square miles. Formed in 1778 from Augusta, and named for the Marquis of Rockingham, British statesman. John Sevier, of Tennessee, was born in this county. In it took place the battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic, 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3WA_fairfax-line_New-Market-VA.html
Here ran the southwestern boundary of Lord Fairfax's vast land grant, The Northern Neck. It was surveyed by Peter Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson's father, and others in 1746.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM37D_meems-bottom-covered-bridge_New-Market-VA.html
Built in 1892 by Franklin Hiser Wissler to provide access to his apple orchards at Strathmore Farms, this is the longest remaining covered bridge in Virginia. a 200-foot single span, located one-half mile northwest, the bridge is a Burr Truss desi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM373_the-old-home-of-william-f-rupp_New-Market-VA.html
The old home of William F. Rupp who was one of the Valley's most skilled fresco painters. In the Rupp house also lived George M. Neese, the author of "Three Years in the Confederate Horse Artillery." Descendants still own and occupy the house.