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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q9D_little-holiday-house_Winchester-VA.html
This beautiful stone home was built in 1800 by James Little (1769-1834), a local merchant, and remained in this family until 1853. It was purchased in 1860 by Robert Holiday (1809-1893), a leader in the Lutheran Church. His sister, Helen Holliday …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P0R_jacob-h-yost-building_Winchester-VA.html
Erected in 1872 by Col. F.W.M. Holliday (Governor of Virginia, 1878-1882) on land originally owned by Lord Fairfax, this building often referred to as "Lawyer's Row," was completely renovated and restored in 1974 by the Farmers and Merch…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P0Q_rouss-city-hall-historical-tour_Winchester-VA.html
Fairfax Square — Council designated the grounds of Rouss City Hall as "Fairfax Square" in 1899 to recognize the importance of Thomas, Sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron who owned the land upon which Winchester was founded.
Cornersto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OUQ_glen-burnie_Winchester-VA.html
This Property Has Been
Placed on the
National Register
Of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NO5_battle-of-kernstown_Winchester-VA.html
On the hill to the west, Stonewall Jackson late in the afternoon of March 23, 1862 attacked the Union force under Shields holding Winchester. After a fierce action, Jackson, who was greatly outnumbered, withdrew southward, leaving his dead on the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E9Y_washingtons-well_Winchester-VA.html
This well was dug with manpower and black powder under the supervision of George Washington inside the walls of Fort Loudoun, which was established in 1756.
Dedicated October 2007 by Fort Loudoun Chapter, NSDAR
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16NC_the-third-battle-of-winchester_Winchester-VA.html
You are standing on Hackwood Lane. Running east to west, it was part of a network of country lanes connecting the Berryville Pike and the Valley Pike in the mid-19th century. The trees on either side were not present during the battle.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM156G_the-godfrey-miller-home_Winchester-VA.html
Built in 1785 by Daniel Sowers on a lot granted by Lord Fairfax dated 1753. The Sowers' owned many horses, possibly for a livery business. In 1801, the house conveyed to Adam Douglas, an Irish export merchant and author of The Irish Immigrant. Dr.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWEY_president-william-mckinley_Winchester-VA.html
President William McKinley was made a mason in a building on this location May 1st, 2nd, 3rd 1865.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVMI_loyal-quaker-and-brave-slave_Winchester-VA.html
In September 1864, U.S. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan heard rumors that Confederate forces had left the Shenandoah Valley to rejoin Gen. Robert E. Lee's army at Petersburg. Wanting to confirm this information before attacking Gen. Jubal A. Early's army,…