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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3RU_cedar-creek_Strasburg-VA.html
When Gen. U.S. Grant came East to assume command of all Union forces in 1864, he ordered Gen. Franz Sigel to seize control of the Valley. As Sigel moved south along the Valley Turnpike, Confederates on May 9, 1864, burned the bridge here delaying …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3GI_fort-bowman_Strasburg-VA.html
The stone house to the south is Fort Bowman, or Harmony Hall, built about 1753 for George Bowman who emigrated from Pennsylvania in 1731-1732. The house is an important example of the Pennsylvania German influence on Shenandoah Valley architecture…
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM36T_a-genuine-relic_New-Market-VA.html
This very post was struck by a 3 inch rifle shell fired by Snow's Maryland Battery in the Battle of New Market fought between General John C. Breckinridge and General Franz Sigel on the 15th of May 1864. When the shell struck, General Breckinridge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM363_battle-of-new-market_New-Market-VA.html
On the hills to the north took place the Battle of New Market, May 15, 1864. The Union army, under General Franz Sigel, faced southwest. John C. Breckinridge, once Vice-President of the United States, commanded the Confederates. Colonel Scott Ship…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM35T_battle-of-new-market_New-Market-VA.html
May 15, 1864. General U.S. Grant's plan to defeat the Confederacy in 1864 called for a raid by General G. Crook into southwestern Virginia. General F. Sigel, to keep the Confederates from concentrating against Crook, was to advance down Shenandoah…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM359_the-battle-of-new-market_New-Market-VA.html
The Battle of New Market was fought here Sunday morning, May 15, 1864. The Confederates under Gen. J. C. Breckinridge were victorious over the Federals under Gen. Franz Sigel. The decisive incident of the battle was the heroic capture of the Feder…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM33F_this-rustic-pile_New-Market-VA.html
?This rustic pileThe simple tale will tell:It marks the spotWhere Woodson's Heroes fell.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2Z3_woodstock_Woodstock-VA.html
1864 Valley CampaignIn the midst of the 1864 Valley Campaign, Woodstock bore witness to the horrors of war. Plagued by raiding parties of Confederate partisan rangers, guerrillas and bushwhackers, Union General Philip H. Sheridan issued orders by …
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