Near Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Action of Rutherford’s Farm
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 28, 2007
1. Action of Rutherford's Farm Marker
Erected 1988 by Department of Conservation and Historic Resources. (Marker Number A-2.)
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 July 20, 1743.
Location. 39° 13.241′ N, 78° 7.878′ W. Marker is near Winchester, Virginia, in Frederick County. It is on Martinsburg Pike (U.S. 11) north of Merchant Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester VA 22603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American 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: Hackwood Park (here, next to this marker); The Great Indian (and Wagon) Road (here, next to this marker); "Run or Die" (a few steps from this marker); Interrupted by War (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Three Battlefields (approx. 0.7 miles away); The First Battle of Kernstown (approx. 0.7 miles away); The First Battle of Winchester (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Second Battle of Winchester (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
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Regarding Action of Rutherford’s Farm. This marker replaced a previous marker also numbered A-2, stood at this site, but was named Action of Carter's Farm. It read: Near here the Confederate General Ramseur was attacked by Averell and pushed back toward Winchester, July 20, 1864. The marker commemorates the same action, just by a different name.
Also see . . .
1. Photographs of the Marker. Also photographs of the field prior to the recent construction. (Submitted on October 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Battle Summary of Rutherford's Farm. The action here followed the battle at Cool Springs, and preceded the Second Battle of Kernstown. All three actions were part of Federal pursuits of Confederate General Jubal Early following
October 4, 2008
2. Action of Rutherford’s Farm Marker
After being down for nearly a year while the road easements were under construction, the Action at Rutherford's Farm marker is on the left in this trio of markers.
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 15, 2007
3. Rutherford's Farm
Photo taken while the marker was down for maintenance, and before construction work was completed. Where the construction equipment is located in this photo, Lewis's brigade of Ramseur's division stood facing Averell's Federals. Averell flanked Ramseur's line to the north, where I-81 now passes.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,318 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on October 5, 2008. It was the Marker of the Week October 5, 2008. Photos: 1. submitted on November 16, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on October 4, 2008. 3. submitted on October 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
