Near McDowell in Highland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle of McDowell
Confederates Climb Sitlington's Hill
By Robert H. Moore, II, February 27, 2009
1. The Battle of McDowell Marker
“… (The 31st Virginia] came close to the 3rd and saluted them, and called them by name, and proceeded with the slaughter.”Andrew Price, 3rd Virginia
Most of Stonewall Jackson’s Confederates climbed Sitlington’s Hill through a ravine off to your left. During the battle, the 31st Virginia Infantry may have reached the crest using the trail you just climbed. These Confederates had been guarding the road leading to McDowell when they exchanged fire with the Union 3rd Virginia Infantry. Elements of both the Confederate 31st Virginia and Union 3rd Virginia were recruited from the same small town of Clarksburg.
“Our position was one of extreme danger and exposure, and the fire of the enemy was heavy, coming sometimes in volleys, as if they meant by one fire to sweep us from the mountain.”
Col. Nathaniel C. McLean, 75th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Erected by Civil War Preservation Trust and Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location.
2. Civil War Preservation Trust
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle Of McDowell (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Commemorating The Battle Of McDowell (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of McDowell (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Battle of McDowell (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McDowell.
More about this marker. On the left side of the marker is a sketch of soldiers on the march.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,624 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on August 21, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 30, 2009. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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