The Battle of McDowell Marker

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Near McDowell in Highland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Battle of McDowell
McDowell Battlefield Trail

The Battle of McDowell Marker Photo, Click for full size

By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010

1. The Battle of McDowell Marker

Inscription. “God blessed our arms with victory at McDowell yesterday...”

The McDowell Battlefield Trail is a 1.5 -mile hike that will take you to the battleline on top of Sitlington’s Hill—the scene of heavy fighting on May 8, 1862. Sitlington’s Hill is a spur of Bull Pasture Mountain, so the climb is very steep and should be made with caution. The trail is marked by blue blazes on trees along the route. The hike takes approximately two hours for a round trip.

Erected by Civil War Preservation Trust and Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation.

Location. 38° 19.466′ N, 79° 27.95′ W. Marker is near McDowell, Virginia, in Highland County. Marker is on U.S. 250, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Located in the Civil War Preservation's Trust McDowell Battlefield. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Dowell VA 24458, 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 McDowell (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Battle of McDowell (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (approx. 0.6 miles away); Commemorating The Battle Of McDowell (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of McDowell (approx. 1.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in McDowell.

Civil War Preservation Trust image, Click for more information

2. Civil War Preservation Trust

More about this marker. In the center is a portrait of Confederate commander Major General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. To the right is a map of the battlefield indicating important sites.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Detail From the Marker Photo, Click for full size

By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010

3. Detail From the Marker

This Marker is on the Right Photo, Click for full size

By Robert H. Moore, II, February 27, 2009

4. This Marker is on the Right

By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010

5. This Marker is on the Right

Battle of McDowell Marker roadside pull-off sign Photo, Click for full size

By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010

6. Battle of McDowell Marker roadside pull-off sign

This sign is on the opposite side of the ample parking area. The view on this photo is east.

Credits. This page originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. This page has been viewed 879 times since then. Last updated on January 29, 2013, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Photos: 1. submitted on May 5, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 30, 2009. 3. submitted on May 5, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on May 5, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.