Near Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Second Battle of Kernstown
July 24, 1864
— Early's Maryland Campaign —
Photographed By Jay Richardson, August 22, 2020
1. The Second Battle of Kernstown
"I determined to attack the enemy at once [and] my whole force was put in motion for Winchester."
—Confederate Gen. Jubal Early
Upon learning that a large number of Union troops had departed the Valley, having only Cook's command in Winchester
When Federal commanders sent troops from the Valley to reinforce Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Petersburg, only a small Union force, under the command of Gen. George Crook, remained in Winchester. Under orders to keep pressure on the Federals, Confederate Gen. Jubal A. Early marched north and attacked Crook at Kernstown, overwhelming and routing the defenders. This was the last major Confederate victory in the Valley.
This battle marker has been generously gifted by LTC and Mrs. William J. Petersen
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 24, 1864.
Location. 39° 12.647′ N, 78° 7.625′ W. Marker is near Winchester, Virginia, in Frederick County. Marker is on Redbud Road, 0.9 miles east of Martinsburg Pike (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling east. Located in the parking lot of The James R. Wilkins Winchester
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Battle of Rutherford's Farm (here, next to this marker); The Third Battle of Winchester (here, next to this marker); The Second 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 November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2020, by Jay Richardson of Martinsburg, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 19 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.
