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. 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. It is on Elden Street (Virginia Route 606) east of Spring Street ( 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American

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South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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: 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 distance of this marker); The Rail Strike of 1916 (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon Fire Department (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herndon Theatre (about 300 feet away); Herndon Station (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Herndon.

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 842 times since then and 33 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.