Near Luray in Page County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

History Marches Forward

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 31, 2020

1. History Marches Forward Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

You are retracing the footprints of many people who have created history on the Massanutten Mountain.

During the Civil War, General Stonewall Jackson marched with his troops across this very spot. This trail has changed form many times and now follows the path of old Rt. 211.

Erected by Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil.

Location. 38° 38.524′ N, 78° 36.631′ W. Marker is near Luray, Virginia, in Page County. Marker can be reached from Lee Highway (U.S. 211) 0.1 miles east of Crisman Hollow Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9531 Lee Highway, Luray VA 22835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Downy Serviceberry (within shouting distance of this marker); Flowering Dogwood (within shouting distance of this marker); You Are Invited (within shouting distance of this marker); Massanutten Wildflower Trail

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Pignut Hickory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jackson’s 2nd Corps Established (about 300 feet away); Page County / Shenandoah County (about 500 feet away); The Tea Tree (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luray.

History Marches Forward Marker along the trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 31, 2020

2. History Marches Forward Marker along the trail

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.