Gettysburg Campaign

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 6, 2007

1. Gettysburg Campaign Marker

Inscription. J.E.B. Stuart, operating on Lee’s right, passed here on his way to the fords of the Potomac north of Dranesville June 27, 1863. Crossing the river, he became seperated from Lee's army and did not rejoin it until July 2 at Gettysburg.

Erected 1931 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number T-38.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1851.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 1.545′ N, 77° 23.49′ W. Marker was in Potomac Falls, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker was at the intersection of Potomac View Road (Virginia Route 637) and Harry Byrd Highway (Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling south on Potomac View Road. Next to the Northern Virginia Community College (Loudoun Campus). Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Sterling VA 20165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. "The Ankerage" (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. James R. Tiffany, Jr. Athletic Field (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Guilford Signal Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); Vestal's Gap Road in the 1800s (approx. 0.8 miles away); Vestal's Gap Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lanesville Historic Area (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lanesville House and Vestal's Gap Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Braddock Campaign (approx. 0.9 miles away).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker, which stands in nearby Fairfax County.

Also see . . . Account of the Movements of Stuart's Cavarly. An excerpt from "The Life and Campaigns of Major-General JEB Stuart" by H. B. Mcclellan (who had served as Stuart's chief of staff during the war). (Submitted on July 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 6, 2007

2. Gettysburg Campaign Marker

The present day Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7 seen in the distance) was historically the Leesburg Pike. Gen. Stuart was very familiar with this area, having fought a small battle at Dranesville in 1861. However, on the way to Gettysburg, his command was not within a mile of this marker location.

Potomac River at Dam #2 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 6, 2010

3. Potomac River at Dam #2

Rowsers Ford was near the site of Dam #2, which spanned the Potomac near Lock #23 of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The shallow water downstream from this dam was often used as ford. When Stuart's cavalry crossed, recent rains made the ford difficult.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,201 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 6, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.