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Battle of Fisher's Hill
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By Craig Swain, December 1, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Bttle of Fisher's Hill Marker | | |
Inscription. After his defeat on 19 Sept. 1864 at the Third Battle of Winchester by Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early led his 9,500-man army here to Fisher's Hill, a favorite Confederate stronghold. Sheridan pursued, and on 22 Sept. attacked Early with most of his 30,000-man force. Brig. Gen. George Crook, with two divisions, struck Early's left flank about three miles west near Little North Mountain while Sheridan launched a general assault here on Early's center and right. The Confederates fled under the onslaught to Rockfish Gap. Early lost some 1,200 men, Sheridan about 530.
Erected 1998 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number A 22.)
Location. 38° 58.456′ N, 78° 24.051′ W. Marker is in Fishers Hill, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. Marker is on Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fishers Hill VA 22626, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. A different marker also named Battle of Fisher's Hill (about 700 feet away, in a direct line); The Battle of Fishers Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fisher's Hill Battlefield (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Fisher's Hill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Valley Pike (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fisher's Hill (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fisher's Hill (approx. 1.5 miles away); Battle of Cedar Creek (approx. 1.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fishers Hill.| | | | 
By Craig Swain | |
| | | 2. Marker Set along the Old Valley Pike | | |
Regarding Battle of Fisher's Hill. This marker replaced a previous A-22 also named Battle of Fisher's Hill which read, "Early took position here after the battle of Winchester, and here he was attacked by Sheridan, September 22, 1864, and forced to retire."
This is one of several markers interpreting the Battle of Fisher's Hill. See the Battle of Fisher's Hill Virtual Tour by Markers linked below.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Fisher's Hill. National Park Service summary of the battle. (Submitted on December 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Battle of Fisher's Hill Virtual Tour by Markers. Eight markers that document the battle of Fisher's Hill, September 20-21, 1864. (Submitted on December 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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By Craig Swain, December 1, 2007 | |
| | | 3. Confederate Defensive Line | | Looking to the west from the marker, Confederate General John Pegram's division held the high ground in the distance overlooking the South Fork of Tumbling Run. In the valley below is Snapps Run which cut through the Confederate defenses at this point. The ground to the right, and astride the modern day Valley Pike (US 11) was held by General John B. Gordon's division. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on December 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,151 times since then. Last updated on December 9, 2011, by Don Hogan of Milton, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on December 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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