Dublin in Pulaski County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Cloyd's Farm

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 20, 2018

1. Battle of Cloyd's Farm Marker

Inscription.
Here on May 9, 1864, was fought the Battle of Cloyd's Farm in which more than 800 gallant men were killed.

Rutherford B. Hayes & William McKinley later presidents of the United States engaged in this battle as officers of the Union Army.

Erected 2014 by Capt. Milton Hall Harmon Chapter UDC 2676.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #19 Rutherford B. Hayes, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1864.

Location. 37° 7.724′ N, 80° 41.678′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Virginia, in Pulaski County. It is at the intersection of Cleburne Boulevard (Virginia Route 100) and International Boulevard (County Route 790), on the right when traveling south on Cleburne Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin VA 24084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia,

in the Blue Ridge Highlands,

and in the New River Gorge.

It is also in the American South,

specifically

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in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rearguard Action (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Cloyd's Mountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Trollingers' Cave (within shouting distance of this marker); New Dublin Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dublin Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); New River Ordnance Plant (approx. 2 miles away); American Veterans (approx. 2.2 miles away); World War II Home Front (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 20, 2018

2. Battle of Cloyd's Farm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,279 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.