Middletown in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Outflanked!

The 19th Corps Entrenchment Trail

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 19, 2023

1. Outflanked! Marker

Inscription.
The Union's 19th Corps, expecting an attack from the south, dug the trenches you will find along this trail. The Confederate attack, however, came from the east and in the confusion Union soldiers were ordered to the other side to defend their position. Overwhelmed, the Union troops retreated within an hour toward Belle Grove Plantation. The 128th New York monument, located behind you, honors some of the men who defended these earthworks.

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These entrenchments are in remarkably good condition. Help preserve them for the future.

Artist Alfred Waud captured the moment when the Union troops realized they were being attacked from the rear.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

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

Location. 39° 0.531′ N, 78° 18.587′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Virginia, in Frederick County. Marker is on Valley Pike (U.S. 11) north of Water Plant Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at Tour Stop 3 on the Cedar Creek Battlefield Driving Tour. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8886 Valley Pike, Middletown VA 22645, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Bearing the Brunt (here, next to this marker); 128th New York Volunteer Regiment (a few steps from this marker); 128th Regt N.Y.S.V.I. (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Cedar Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); South Carolina Troops at Cedar Creek (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Trenches (approx. ¼ mile away); The Shenandoah Valley / Battle of Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Slowing the Advance (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Regarding Outflanked!. The 19th Corps Entrenchment Trail crosses land preserved by the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation and Belle Grove, Inc. The trail is 1 mile long (2.0 miles round trip) through mostly wooded, gently rolling terrain.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 19, 2023

2. Outflanked! Marker

The 128th New York Monument<br>At This Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 19, 2023

3. The 128th New York Monument
At This Location

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.