Near McDowell in Highland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Battle of McDowell

Confederates Climb Sitlington's Hill

Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, February 27, 2009

1. The Battle of McDowell Marker

Inscription. “… [The 31st Virginia] came close to the 3rd and saluted them, and called them by name, and proceeded with the slaughter.”
Andrew Price, 3rd Virginia

Most of Stonewall Jackson’s Confederates climbed Sitlington’s Hill through a ravine off to your left. During the battle, the 31st Virginia Infantry may have reached the crest using the trail you just climbed. These Confederates had been guarding the road leading to McDowell when they exchanged fire with the Union 3rd Virginia Infantry. Elements of both the Confederate 31st Virginia and Union 3rd Virginia were recruited from the same small town of Clarksburg.

“Our position was one of extreme danger and exposure, and the fire of the enemy was heavy, coming sometimes in volleys, as if they meant by one fire to sweep us from the mountain.”
Col. Nathaniel C. McLean, 75th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Erected by Civil War Preservation Trust and Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 38° 19.568′ N, 79° 28.537′ W. Marker was near McDowell

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, Virginia, in Highland County. It could be reached from U.S. 250, on the right when traveling east. Located in the Civil War Preservation's Trust McDowell Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Mc Dowell VA 24458, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley,

in the Alleghany Highlands,

and specifically in the Potomac Highlands.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: The 12th Georgia (about 700 feet away); The Ravines (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle Rages (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Confederate Right (approx. ¼ mile away); Commemorating The Battle Of McDowell (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of McDowell (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Spectacular Show (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sitlington's Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McDowell.

Other markers no longer nearby. Battle Of McDowell (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The Battle of McDowell (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

2. Civil War Preservation Trust