| Virginia, Fredericksburg — Battle of Fredericksburg |
| | December 13, 1862 the Confederates under Lee defeated the Federals under Burnside in a sanguinary conflict marked by extraordinary bravery on both sides. In a series of gallant charges the Federal army sustained heavy losses and Burnside was forced to recross the Rappahannock. — Map (db m4762) |
| Virginia, Harrisonburg — General Turner Ashby of Fauquier |
| | A mile and a half southeast of this spot General Turner Ashby of Fauquier, “Knight of the Valley”, was killed in battle June 6, 1862. To honor him and all of Rockingham’s enlisted men, 1861-1865 this tablet is erected, 1926. — Map (db m14281) |
| Virginia, Winchester — First Battle of Winchester |
| | May 25, 1862 between Confederates under Brig. Gen. T.J. “Stonewall” Jackson and the Federals under Maj. Gen. N.P. Banks began just south of this site. The Federals were driven in retreat through Winchester’s streets with loss of stores and many prisoners.
Confederates engaged, 16,000, casualties 400. Federals engaged, 8,000, casualties 2017. — Map (db m2591) |
| Virginia, Winchester — Second Battle of Winchester |
| | June 13-15, 1863 took place during Gen. Lee’s advance to Gettysburg between Confederates under Gen. Ewell and Federals under Gen. Milroy. The Federals occupied positions on the hills north and west of Winchester now called Milroys and Star Forts from which they retreated and a large part of their army made prisoners by the Confederates. — Map (db m2658) |
| Virginia (Appomattox County), Appomattox Court House — Appomattox |
| | Here on Sunday April 9, 1865, after four years of heroic struggle in defense of principles believed fundamental to the existence of our government, Lee surrendered 9000 men, the remnant of an army still unconquered in spirit. — Map (db m6005) |
| Virginia (Augusta County), New Hope — Piedmont Battlefield |
| | Here on June 5, 1864, was fought the Battle of Piedmont for the possession of Staunton.
Union Forces under Gen. David Hunter 12,015 men and suffered a loss of 130 killed and 650 wounded. Confederate forces numbering 5,600 men under Gen. W.E.Jones defeated with loss 460 killed, 1450 wounded and 1,000 prisoners. Gen Jones was killed near this spot. — Map (db m4237) |
| Virginia (Culpeper County), Brandy Station — Battle of Brandy Station |
| | Greatest cavalry battle of the Civil War • Fought June 9, 1863 • Gen. J.E.B. Stuart defeated Gen. A. Pleasonton Confederates engaged 10,200. Federals 10,900 Casualties, Confederates, 485, Federals 866 This is Fleetwood Hill The crucial position Finally occupied by the Confederates — Map (db m4425) |
| Virginia (Culpeper County), Culpeper — Battle of Cedar Mountain |
| | Fought August 9, 1862. A Confederate victory. • Commanders • Confederate, Gen. T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson Federals, Gen. John Pope Casualties, Confederate, 1369. Federal, 2263 • Gen. C.S. Winder, C.S.A. fell here • This is the only battlefield on which Gen. Stonewall Jackson drew his sword. — Map (db m4437) |
| Virginia (Frederick County), Middletown — The Battle of Cedar Creek |
| | Fought on these hills and fields, Oct 19, 1864. Gen. Jubal A. Early's 22,000 Confederates attacked Gen. Philip H. Sheridan's 60,000 Federals. The first assault a surprise flank movement by Gen. John B. Gordon, was a Confederate success. This advantage not being followed up, enabled Gen. Sheridan to rally and win the victory. — Map (db m3380) |
| Virginia (Frederick County), Winchester — First Battle of Kernstown |
| | Was fought here Sunday, March 23, 1862 Confederates under Gen. T.J. “Stonewall” Jackson attacked Federals under Gen. James Shields. The fighting was chiefly west of the road and continued from early afternoon until nightfall. When Jackson retired with—his first and only reverse—Confederates engaged 3,000, casualties 718. Federals engaged 8,000, casualties 590. — Map (db m2635) |
| Virginia (Highland County), McDowell — Battle of McDowell |
| | May 8, 1862, one mile southeast, Jackson and Edward Johnson, C.S.A. defeated Nilroy and Schenck, U.S.A.
This church served both Blue and Gray as a hospital. — Map (db m4278) |
| Virginia (Louisa County), Louisa — Battle of Trevillians |
| | — Fought here June 11, 12, 1864 — Confederate Gens. Wade Hampton, Fitzhugh Lee and Thomas L. Rosser, victors over Federal Gens. P.H. Sheridan and G.A. Custer 5000 Confederates, 8000 Federal Casualties Confederate 612 Federal 1,007 Greatest all-cavalry battle of the war Signal Confederate victory — Map (db m14300) |
| Virginia (Orange County), Gordonsville — The Maplewood Memorial Association |
| | Has erected this tablet as a tribute of respect to some seven hundred Confederate soldiers mainly from North Carolina and Georgia who laid down their lives for the cause they loved and lost their names are perished may their memory be imperishable! — Map (db m4791) |
| Virginia (Orange County), Locust Grove — Battle of the Wilderness |
| | Here May 5,6, 1864, 70,000 Confederates under Lee defeated 120,000 Federals under Grant. Confederate loss 11,500. Federal 18,000. This battle, fought with conspicuous bravery, in a Wilderness on fire, will take it’s place among the great battles of the Civil War.
Erected by the 13, Virginia Regiment, Chapter U.D.C. 1927 — Map (db m6007) |
| Virginia (Prince William County), Manassas — Battlefield of Bull Run or First Manassas |
| | July 21, 1861. Confederates under General Beauregard defeated Federals under General McDowell. General Jackson given name of “Stonewall” on this field. Generals Bee and Bartow killed. Old stone house used as hospital. This marker erected July 21, 1928. — Map (db m840) |
| Virginia (Prince William County), Manassas — Groveton – Second Battle of Bull Run |
| | August 30, 1862. Confederates under Generals Lee, Jackson and Longstreet defeated Federals under General Pope. General Longstreet dined at Old Dogan House. Fierce fight of R.R. cut half mile northwest. — Map (db m871) |
| Virginia (Rockingham County), Cross Keys — Cross Keys Battlefield |
| | Here, June 8, 1862, Gen. J. C. Fremont—pursuing Gen. T. J. “Stonewall” Jackson—was checked by Gen. R. S. Ewell with part of Jackson’s army, which lay towards Port Republic. Federals engaged: 12,750, killed and wounded: 684. Confederates engaged: 8,000, killed and wounded: 288. — Map (db m4056) |
| Virginia (Rockingham County), Lynnwood — Port Republic Battlefield |
| | Here, June 9,1862
Gen. T. J. "Stonewall Jackson"
defeated Gen. J. Shield’s vanguard
advancing from Elkton under Gen. R. O. Tyler
Federals engaged, 4,500
killed, wounded, and missing, 551, captured, 450
Confederates engaged, 6,000 Killed and wounded, 804 — Map (db m14346) |
| Virginia (Shenandoah County), Fishers Hill — The Battle of Fishers Hill |
| | Was fought on these bluffs - September 22, 1864 - Gen. Philip H. Sheridan's 60,000 Federals attacked Gen. Jubal A. Early's 18,000 Confederates. Through the advantage of overwhelming numbers, the Federals won the victory. — Map (db m4138) |
| Virginia (Shenandoah County), New Market — Rude’s Hill |
| | Stonewall Jackson’s camp ground April 2–16, 1862; his headquarters at the foot of this hill. Colonel John Francis Neff, Commander 33rd Regiment, Stonewall Brigade, born and buried near here. — Map (db m740) |
| Virginia (Shenandoah County), New Market — The Battle of New Market |
| | 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 Federal battery by the V.M.I. cadets. — Map (db m551) |
| Virginia (Spotsylvania County), Chancellorsville — Battle of Chancellorsville |
| | On May 2-3, 1863, the Army of Northern Virginia under Lee defeated the Army of the Potomac under Hooker on this field. “Stonewall” Jackson, Lee’s great lieutenant was mortally wounded in the flank attack on Hooker’s right which resulted in victory for the southern army. Erected by the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Chapters U.D.C., 1927. — Map (db m14514) |
| Virginia (Spotsylvania County), Spotsylvania — Battle of Spotsylvania |
| | May 12 - 18, 1864, between the armies of Lee and Grant is unmatched for its display of unyielding heroism and devotion to duty and principle. Here thousands of valorous men, fighting with bayonets and clubbed muskets, wrote their imperishable epitaph. — Map (db m3665) |
| Virginia (Spotsylvania County), Waverly Village — Battle of Salem Church |
| | of May 3, 4, 1863 fought by Lee and Hooker concluded the Chancellorsville Campaign here. The followers of Lee, in imperishable bronze respond to the noble sentiment of the followers of Grant and pay highest tribute to the patriotism of both.
Erected by the
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Chapters, U.D.C.
1927 — Map (db m3506) |
| Virginia (Warren County), Front Royal — Battle of Front Royal |
| | May 23, 1862, General Jackson surprised General Banks’ forces in and around Front Royal, capturing many prisoners and army supplies and forcing Banks to flee in disorder out of the Shenandoah Valley into Maryland. This was the first move in Jackson’s celebrated ‘Valley Campaign’. — Map (db m1541) |
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