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

Fort Collier

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 25, 2007

1. Fort Collier Marker

Inscription. Just to the east, a redoubt known as Fort Collier was built by Joseph E. Johnston in 1861. Early’s left rested here during the Third Battle of Winchester, September 19, 1864.

Erected 1988 by Department of Conservation and Historic Resources. (Marker Number A-4.)

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 (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1880.

Location. 39° 12.1′ N, 78° 9.31′ W. Marker is near Winchester, Virginia, in Frederick County. It is at the intersection of Martinsburg Turnpike (U.S. 11) and Brooke Road (Route 1322), on the right when traveling south on Martinsburg Turnpike. Across the street from Fort Collier Civil War Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: George Washington in Winchester (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Fort Collier (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd Battle of Winchester / 3rd Battle of Winchester (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2nd Battle of Winchester (about 300 feet away); 3rd Battle of Winchester

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(about 300 feet away); Lt. Collier’s Earthworks (about 300 feet away); Fort Collier Stine House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Collier (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Other markers no longer nearby. Fort Collier (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Fort Collier Civil War Center (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Fort Collier. A series of interpretive markers are located at the Fort Collier Civil War Center, which describe the fort in detail.

Also see . . . Fort Collier Civil War Center. Website homepage (Submitted on September 13, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

A 4 and Q 4c Stand Beside The Martinsburg Pike image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 25, 2007

2. A 4 and Q 4c Stand Beside The Martinsburg Pike

Looking Across the Highway at Fort Collier image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 25, 2007

3. Looking Across the Highway at Fort Collier

Earthworks at Fort Collier image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 15, 2013

4. Earthworks at Fort Collier

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,906 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 16, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.