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New Market in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
 

May 15, 1864

U.S.A.

— [The Battle of New Market] —

 
 
May 15, 1864 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 17, 2020
1. May 15, 1864 Marker
Inscription.
2:00 p.m., left flank position of Colonel George H. Smith's 62nd Va. Mounted Infantry, 448 men.

11 men killed, 81 wounded
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
 
Location. 38° 39.212′ N, 78° 40.429′ W. Marker is in New Market, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. Memorial is on George Collins Parkway (Virginia Route 305) half a mile north of West Old Cross Road (U.S. 211), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9500 George R Collins Dr, New Market VA 22844, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named May 15, 1864 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named May 15, 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named May 15, 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named May 15, 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named May 15, 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named May 15, 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named May 15, 1864 (about 300 feet away, measured
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in a direct line); a different marker also named May 15, 1864 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Market.
 
May 15, 1864 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 17, 2020
2. May 15, 1864 Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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