Near Catlett in Fauquier County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Stuart and Mosby

Photographed By Kevin White, August 30, 2007

1. Stuart and Mosby Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Here on the evening of August 22, 1862, General J. E. B. Stuart raided General Pope’s headquarters. Unable to burn the railroad bridge because of a heavy thunderstorm, Stuart withdrew his troops as well as 300 Federal prisoners and Pope’s dispatch case.

At nearby Warrenton Junction (Calverton) on May 3, 1863, Colonel John S. Mosby attacked the Federal 1st West Virginia Regiment, but was forced to flee when surprised by 1st Vermont and 5th New York Cavalry.

Erected 1981 by Catlett-Calverton Ruritan Club. (Marker Number B-36.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1861.

Location. 38° 38.864′ N, 77° 38.954′ W. Marker is near Catlett, Virginia, in Fauquier County. Marker is at the intersection of Catlett Road (Virginia Route 28) and Battle Lane, on the right when traveling north on Catlett Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Catlett VA 20119, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Catlett’s Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mosby’s Raid at Catlett’s Station (approx. ¾ mile away); St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Fauquier County / Prince William County (approx. 3.2 miles away); Stuart's Bivouac (approx. 3.6 miles away); German Town (approx. 3.8 miles away); John Marshall’s Birthplace (approx. 4.4 miles away); Neavil's Ordinary (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Catlett.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Stuart's Revenge detailed in markers.

Photographed By Kevin White, August 30, 2007

2. Stuart and Mosby Marker

Cedar Run Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 22, 2007

3. Cedar Run Bridge

Stuart attempted to burn the railroad bridge here on August 22, 1862 unsuccessfully. The modern bridge spans the run about a hundred yards northeast of the marker location.

Warrenton Junction image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 22, 2007

4. Warrenton Junction

Roughly two miles southwest of the marker is Warrenton Junction, where a spur line Warrenton joined the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. The spur line can be seen leaving the main line and running to the right of the photo. Mosby attempted to cut the lines in May 1863, unsuccessfully. The action here occurred at the same time the armies were fully engaged in the Battle of Chancellorsville.

O&A Bridge Abutment image. Click for full size.

July 28, 2013

5. O&A Bridge Abutment

A few remnants of the 1800s O&A bridge abutments are still on site.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,052 times since then and 248 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on July 28, 2013. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.