Near New Market in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of New Market
May 15, 1864
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Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 26, 2006
1. Battle of New Market Marker
General U.S. Grant's plan to defeat the Confederacy in 1864, called for a raid by General G. Crook into southwestern Virginia. General F. Sigel, to keep the Confederates from concentrating against Crook, was to advance down Shenandoah Valley from the Harpers Ferry area. Skirmishing frequently with General J.D. Imboden's cavalrymen, Sigel's column reached New Market on May 14. During the night, Imboden was reinforced by General J.C. Breckinridge's command. On the 15th, after a furious artillery duel, Confederate infantry advanced from Shirley's Hill and rolled back Union skirmishers. A desperate struggle followed and Breckinridge's infantry drove Sigel's troops from the ridge south of Bushong House. The V.M.I. Cadets moved up from the reserve, and along with the 62nd Virginia, charged across a gulch, broke the Union line and captured several cannons. The rest of the Confederate infantry surged forward, and Sigel's troops were driven from the field.
Erected 1966 by Virginia Civil War Commission.
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: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1864.
Location. 38° 39.739′ N, 78° 39.782′
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Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: A different marker also named Battle of New Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of New Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); 54th Pennsylvania Monument (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named The Battle of New Market (approx. Ό mile away); Good-bye, Lieutenant, I am killed. (approx. Ό mile away); This Rustic Pile (approx. Ό mile away); The Bushong Farm (approx. 0.3 miles away); Heroism in Defeat (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Market.
Other markers no longer nearby. Battle of New Market (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Bloody Cedars (was approx. Ό mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Battle of New Market (was approx. Ό mile away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. One of the series of Shenandoah Valley Circle Tour markers. There is a small gravel area where you can pull off the road to read these markers. Beyond the fence is the New Market Battlefield
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 26, 2006
2. Adjacent Tablet Showing a Map
Also see . . .
1. Put the Boys In: Confederate Cadets at the Battle of New Market. Warfare History Network website entry (Submitted on October 1, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Battle of New Market. by Joseph W. A. Whitehorne, Center of Military History, United States Army, Washington, D.C., 1988 (Submitted on September 29, 2006.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 26, 2006
3. This Marker and Map Plus Older Other Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2006. This page has been viewed 2,555 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on July 7, 2022. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
