New Market in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

In Memory of General Robert E. Lee

In Memory of Robert E. Lee Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon Stahl, June 9, 2018

1. In Memory of Robert E. Lee Marker

Inscription. In memory of General Robert E. Lee and in commemoration of General "Stonewall" Jackson's march with his 17,000 famous foot cavalry across Massannutten Mountain to the Battles of Front Royal and Winchester, May 21, 1862.

This tablet erected May 21, 1952 by the Breckinridge Chapter of The United Daughters of the Confederacy and given by the granddaughter of Dr. Casper C. Henkel, surgeon of General "Stonewall" Jackson's staff.

General Jackson, seated upon his horse, 'Little Sorrel' reviewed his troops as they passed this corner.

Erected 1952 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1862.

Location. 38° 38.871′ N, 78° 40.3′ W. Marker is in New Market, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It is on South Congress Street (U.S. 11) near East Old Cross Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9386 South Congress St, New Market VA 22844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

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It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: The New Market Crossroads (a few steps from this marker); Fighting in the Streets (a few steps from this marker); Miss Abbie Henkel House (a few steps from this marker); Gen. John Sevier (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodworth Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Henkel House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Clinedinst-Crim House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The Henkel House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Market.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Jackson in New Market (was a few steps from this marker but has been reported to have

In Memory of Robert E. Lee Marker and Strayer House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon Stahl, June 9, 2018

2. In Memory of Robert E. Lee Marker and Strayer House

been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . .
1. Shenandoah Battlefields Foundation. (Submitted on June 11, 2018, by Brandon Stahl of Fairfax, Virginia.)
2. National Park Service - Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District. (Submitted on June 11, 2018, by Brandon Stahl of Fairfax, Virginia.)

Additional commentary.
1.
On the plaque Massanutten is spelled with the first “N” doubled. This is not a common spelling for it.

— Submitted August 19, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland.

Jackson’s View While Reviewing his Troops image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon Stahl, June 9, 2018

3. Jackson’s View While Reviewing his Troops

Strayer House image. Click for full size.

4. Strayer House

Jackson’s Preserved Horse, Little Sorrel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 15, 2017

5. Jackson’s Preserved Horse, Little Sorrel

On display at the Virginia Military Institute Museum in Lexington, VA.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2018, by Brandon Stahl of Fairfax, Virginia. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2018, by Brandon Stahl of Fairfax, Virginia. 5. submitted on January 23, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.