Battle of Kernstown Marker

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Near Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Kernstown

By Forest McDermott, July 31, 2008

1. Battle of Kernstown Marker

Inscription. 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 field. These were buried next day by citizens of Winchester (Marker Number A 9.)

Location. Marker has been confirmed missing. It was likely located near 39° 8.403′ N, 78° 11.677′ W. Marker was near Winchester, Virginia, in Frederick County. Marker could be reached from Valley Pike (U.S. 11). Click for map. Marker was in this post office area: Winchester VA 22602, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Kernstown Battles (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Kernstown (here, next to this marker); Opequon Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); In Memory of the Many Soldiers of the Revolution (about 300 feet away); 1790 Stone Church (about 300 feet away); The First Battle of Kernstown (approx. ¼ mile away); The Second Battle of Kernstown (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named First Battle of Kernstown (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Winchester.

Regarding Battle of Kernstown.

By Forest McDermott, July 31, 2008

2. Battle of Kernstown Marker

This marker was removed for maintenance and repainting (confirmed with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources).

See Kernstown Battles Virtual Tour by Markers in the links section for a driving tour of the Kernstown battlefields including stops at the Pritchard-Grim Farm and Rose Hill.

Also see . . .
1. First Kernstown Battle Summary. From the National Parks Service. (Submitted on October 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Kernstown Battles Virtual Tour by Markers. This series of markers includes those on the Pritchard's Hill site, Rose Hill, and Opequon Church. (Submitted on October 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Pritchard's Hill Photo, Click for full size

By Craig Swain, August 25, 2007

3. Pritchard's Hill

The hill mentioned on the marker. In addition to the battle fought on March 23, 1862, there was also a second battle fought over the same ground on July 24, 1864. Details about the battle can be located on markers within the Kernstown Battlefield marker series (see link number 2).

Panorama of the Kernstown battlefield Photo, Click for full size

By Paul Crumlish, March 29, 2012

4. Panorama of the Kernstown battlefield

The battlefield is viewed looking northwest during the same time of year as the first Battle of Kernstown.

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,032 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on October 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 30, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.