Near Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
2nd Battle of Winchester
June 13–15, 1863
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 25, 2007
1. 2nd Battle of Winchester Marker
General Richard S. Ewell with 14,000 Confederates defeated General Robert H. Milroy with 6,900 Federals. Prior to his second invasion of the North, Lee sent Ewell to Winchester to clear the Valley of Federals. Dividing his forces, Ewell on June 14th deployed General E. Johnson’s division to divert Milroy’s attention to the east, while General J.A. Early’s troops marched undetected around southwestern limits of town to attack from the west at 6 p.m. Anticipating Milroy’s withdrawal toward Martinsburg after dark, Ewell sent three brigades of Johnson’s division around Winchester on the east. Before dawn June 15th, Johnson intercepted the Federals near Stephenson’s Depot, 4 miles northeast of town, as they took the road toward Charlestown. His surprise attack resulted in heavy fighting, and the capture of 2,500 Federals. Milroy and the remnant of his command evacuated Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry, leaving the Valley to the Confederates.Erected 1964 by Virginia Civil War Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1726.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 3rd Battle of Winchester (here, next to this marker); 2nd Battle of Winchester / 3rd Battle of Winchester (here, next to this marker); Fort Collier (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington in Winchester (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Collier (about 400 feet away); Lt. Collier’s Earthworks (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Collier (about 600 feet away); Third Battle of Winchester (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
More about this marker. Next to this marker is a separate map detailing the actions outlined in the text. On the reverse is a marker detailing the 3rd Battle of Winchester.
Regarding 2nd Battle of Winchester. One of several markers erected by the Civil War Commission as part of the “Circle Tour” of the Shenandoah Valley.
Also see . . . Second Winchester. National Park Service summary of the battle. (Submitted on September 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 25, 2007
2. 2nd Battle of Winchester Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,161 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
