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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NWK_the-point_Port-Republic-VA.html
Straight ahead is "The Point" where the North River (Ieft) and the South River (right) meet to form the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Imagine a day in the early 1800s when the river depth was right for traffic. A flotilla of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NWJ_port-republic-foundry_Port-Republic-VA.html
The Port Republic Foundry was one of the leading industries of the town. Prior to the flood of 1870, a Mr. Holbrook operated a foundry shop where the notched sickle for the original McCormick Reaper was made. Although the original shop washe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMALX_mill-creek-church_Port-Republic-VA.html
This church, Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, stands on the site of an antebellum house of worship that, during the Battle of Cross Keys on June 8, 1862, was used as a hospital. Amputated arms and legs were dropped outside from a window and pile…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAA8_north-river-bridge_Port-Republic-VA.html
The road seen across the river was the original route into the village from the north and west. Early visitors crossed North River by means of a ford, later a ferry, and finally a bridge. After the Civil War, four more bridges were built on approx…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM95D_madison-hall_Port-Republic-VA.html
The crest of the hill was the site of Madison Hall, built in the mid-1700s for John Madison, the first Court Clerk of Augusta County, which originally included this area of Rockingham County within its frontier boundaries. In response to the prese…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM95A_palmer-lot-at-middle-ford_Port-Republic-VA.html
Parallel to South River is seen the bed of the lower millrace which brought water power to several village industries. The Galliday Tannery was located on the far left; the Dundore/Downs Tannery on the adjoining property on the right. The Robert W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BG_battle-of-port-republic_Port-Republic-VA.html
The cross road here roughgly divides the Confederate and Union lines in the battle of JUne 9, 1862. Jackson attacked Shields, coming southward to join Fremont, but was repulsed. Reinforced by Ewell, Jackson attacked again and drove Shields from th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BD_port-republic_Port-Republic-VA.html
Port Republic Battlefield Civil War Site—Trail Stop 1. Last Battle of Jackson's 1862 Valley Campaign. You are standing on the "Coaling." By the Civil War this area was nearly devoid of trees, the timber having been used for the production…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BA_port-republic_Port-Republic-VA.html
Port Republic Battlefield Civil War Site—Trail Stop 4. Struggle for the "Coaling" Federal commander Tyler placed at least 3 artillery pieces on this high part of the "Coaling," and lined 3 more guns down the slope to the road on your righ…
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