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By Mike Stroud | |
| | | 1. Port Republic Battlefield Marker | | |
Inscription. General Stonewall Jackson, with 6,000
Confederates, attacked James Shields'
vanguard of 3,000 under E.B. Tyler, which
had marched down Luray Valley to join
General J.C. Frémont's army. Jackson's
first attack by General C.S. Winder's
brigade, bolstered by the 7th Louisiana,
was repulsed. Counterattacking, the
Federals captured one Confederate
cannon. Jackson was reinforced by units
from General R.S. Ewell's division and
General Dick Taylor's Louisiana brigade
swung to the East, charged and captured
the six guns emplaced at the intersection
of U.S.340 and Route 569. The Federals
counterattacked and recovered the guns.
Reinforced by Colonel W.S. Scott's
command, Taylor's Louisianians again
pressed forward and the Federals were
once more driven from the cannons.
Tyler's troops abandoned the field and
retreated towards Conrad's Store. As
the Federals retreated, General I.R.
Trimble's and Colonial J.M. Patton's
brigades retired across North River and
burned the bridge, preventing Frémont
from coming to Tylor's assistance.
Erected 1964 by Virgina Civil War Commission.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 18.081′ N, 78° 46.043′ W. Marker was near Lynnwood | | | | 
By Mike Stroud | |
| | | 2. Tour Sign - Also Replaced | | Battle of Port Republic Monday June 9, 1862
The cross road (Rt.659)east of the river
divides the Confederate and Union lines
Jackson attacked Shields coming southward
to join Fremont but was repulsed. Reienforced
by Ewell, Jackson attacked again and drove
Shields from the field. At the same time he
burned the bridge across North River
just 1000 ft. north of this point preventing
Fremontfrom coming to Sheilds aid.
Federals engaged, 4,500 killed, wounded
551, Captured 450. Confederates engaged
6,000, killed and wounded 804.
Donated by Port Republic Ruitan Club | | |
, Virginia, in Rockingham County. Marker was on Ore Bank Road near Mapleton Lane. Click for map. Marker was in this post office area: Port Republic VA 24471, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. A different marker also named Port Republic Battlefield (here, next to this marker); Port Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Port Republic (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); a different marker also named Port Republic (about 300 feet away); North River Bridge (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Frank Kemper House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Palmer Lot at Middle Ford (approx. 2.6 miles away); Madison Hall (approx. 2.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Lynnwood.
Credits. This page originally submitted on December 11, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 488 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. |
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