Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle of Rutherford's Farm
July 20, 1864
— Early's Maryland Campaign —
Photographed By Jay Richardson, August 22, 2020
1. The Battle of Rutherford's Farm
"Indications are that [the] enemy must attack me in the morning....The probabilities are that I shall attack him."
—Union Gen. William W. Averell
After hearing from scouts that the Confederate army was moving towards Winchester
Ordered to stay on the defensive as he blocked Union Gen. William W. Averell's advance north of Winchester, Confederate Gen. Stephen D. Ramseur instead advanced aggressively north on the Martinsburg-Winchester Turnpike. Averell attacked first, preempting Ramseur's plans. The Union right overlapped the Confederate left, and the attack shattered the southerner's flank, sending the Confederates retreating toward Winchester in confusion.
This battle marker has been generously gifted by Mark and Karen Perreault
Erected by Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1864.
Location. 39° 12.647′ N, 78° 7.626′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia, in Frederick County. Marker is on Redbud Road (U.S. 11) 0.9 miles east of Martinsburg Pike, on the left when traveling east. Located in the parking lot of The James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefield
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Second Battle of Winchester (here, next to this marker); The Second Battle of Kernstown (here, next to this marker); The Third Battle of Winchester (here, next to this marker); The First Battle of Winchester (here, next to this marker); The First Battle of Kernstown (here, next to this marker); Ritchie Interpretive Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Three Battlefields (within shouting distance of this marker); "Like A Thousand Bricks" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
Photographed By Jay Richardson, September 1, 2020
2. The Ritchie Interpretive Plaza
Photographed By Jay Richardson, 2020
3. James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2020, by Jay Richardson of Martinsburg, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 22, 2020, by Jay Richardson of Martinsburg, West Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2020, by Jay Richardson of Martinsburg, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
