Herndon in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Mosby's Raid
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 2, 2018
1. Mosby's Raid Marker
Inscription.
Mosby's Raid. . On March 17, 1863, "The Grey Ghost," Captain John Singleton Mosby, and his band of Confederate Rangers of the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, conducted a surprise daytime attack near Herndon's railroad station. Mosby's Rangers captured Union soldiers of a picket detachment from the First Vermont Cavalry. Four visiting Union officers were also captured while dining at the Purdie House formerly located on this site.
On March 17, 1863, "The Grey Ghost," Captain John Singleton Mosby, and his band of Confederate Rangers of the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, conducted a surprise daytime attack near Herndon's railroad station. Mosby's Rangers captured Union soldiers of a picket detachment from the First Vermont Cavalry. Four visiting Union officers were also captured while dining at the Purdie House formerly located on this site.
Erected by Town of Herndon, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Town of Herndon series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1863.
Location. 38° 58.178′ N, 77° 23.131′ W. Marker is in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Elden Street (Virginia Route 606) east of Spring Street (Virginia Route 675), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 727 Elden Street, Herndon VA 20170, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon Dairy Farming (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon Town Square (within shouting
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 2, 2018
2. Mosby's Raid Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
