Near New Hope in Augusta County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Piedmont

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 6, 2017

1. Battle of Piedmont Marker

Inscription. On 5 June 1864, Confederate Brig. Gen. William E. “Grumble” Jones deployed his 5,600-man force to stop Union Maj. Gen. David Hunter’s advance on Staunton. The main battle line formed just south of here. Jones repulsed two assaults by Hunter. Jones then maneuvered to counterattack, but created a fatal gap in his lines. Union officers spotted the opportunity, and Col. Joseph Thoburn led an attack that killed Jones and routed the Confederates. The combat resulted in 800 Union and 1,500 Confederate casualties, making it one of the bloodiest battles fought in the Shenandoah Valley. Hunter captured Staunton, damaging the Virginia Central Railroad and destroying many shops and warehouses in town.

Erected 2013 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number A-111.)

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 June 5, 1864.

Location. 38° 13.301′ N, 78° 53.711′ W. Marker is near New Hope, Virginia, in Augusta County. It is on Battlefield

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Road (County Route 608) just south of Piedmont Road, on the right when traveling south. It is at the private gravel road to a farm. It is closer to New Hope than to Grottoes, but Grottoes is the post office for this location. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grottoes VA 24441, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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: Hunter's Second Attack (here, next to this marker); Hunter's First Attack (here, next to this marker); The Confederate Defenses (here, next to this marker); Piedmont Battlefield (approx. ¼ mile away); "Grumble" Jones Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 6, 2017

2. Battle of Piedmont Marker

This view is to the north, towards Mount Meridian.

away); a different marker also named Piedmont Battlefield (approx. 0.3 miles away); General Jones's Last Stand (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thoburn's Flank Attack (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Hope.

More about this marker. Marker has been placed close to the location of the former town of Piedmont.

Regarding Battle of Piedmont. Mount Meridian is a little over 4 miles north of the marker on Battlefield Road.

Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry. “The Confederates then fell back slowly [from Mount Meridian] toward the village of Piedmont. Imboden expected to join forces with General Jones at Mowry’s Hill but was surprised to find him at Piedmont. The two commanders debated the situation, and then Jones (who out-ranked Imboden) decided to stand and fight.” (Submitted on October 7, 2017.)

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 6, 2017

3. Battle of Piedmont Marker

This view is to the east.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 21, 2025

4. Battle of Piedmont Marker

Additional markers and a parking area have been added at this location.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2017. This page has been viewed 1,931 times since then and 91 times this year. Last updated on August 30, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on October 8, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 27, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.