Waynesboro, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

William H. Harman Monument

Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, March 4, 2009

1. William H. Harman Monument Marker

Inscription. William H. Harman
Colonel, C.S.A.
Born Feb. 17, 1828
Killed in action at
Waynesboro Mar 2, 1865.
He was a lieutenant of a com-
pany from Augusta County
in the Mexican War; after-
wards Brig. General in the
Virginia Militia; appointed
Lieut Col. 5th Virginia Inft.
C.S.A. May 7, 1861; Col. and
A.D.C. on staff of Maj. Gen-
eral Edward Johnson.
May 17, 1862.
A Gallant Soldier.

Erected 1926 by J.E.B. Stuart Chapter, U.D.C., Staunton, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1862.

Location. 38° 3.97′ N, 78° 53.083′ W. Marker is in Waynesboro, Virginia. It is on McElroy Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located within Constitution Park near the South River. This monument has been previously moved twice in its history. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waynesboro VA 22980, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in Virginia’s Shenandoah

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Valley.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mercury and the South River (within shouting distance of this marker); Ecology of the South River (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); River Crossings & Bridges (about 800 feet away); Waynesboro (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Waynesboro (approx. ¼ mile away); Fishburne Military School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Settlement of Port Republic Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); W. J. Loth (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesboro.

More about this marker. The actual death site of William Harman is located in the vicinity of the Waynesboro Heritage Museum at 420 West Main Street. His was the

Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, March 4, 2009

2. William H. Harman Monument Marker

only confirmed Confederate casualty of the battle.

Photographed by Pete Payette, August 10, 2017

3. William H. Harman Monument Marker

U.D.C. presentation plaque mounted on railing protecting the monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, March 4, 2009

4. U.D.C. presentation plaque mounted on railing protecting the monument

Grave of William H. Harman image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 15, 2017

5. Grave of William H. Harman

Located in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Virginia.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,019 times since then and 64 times this year. Last updated on August 11, 2017, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 11, 2017, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. 5. submitted on January 30, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.