Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
3rd Massachusetts Cavalry
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
1. 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry Memorial
Sheridan's Valley Campaign 1864
Casualties
Killed
and
Wounded
207
Erected Sept. 19, 1888
(Back):
19th Corps
Erected 1888 by State of Massachusetts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1886.
Location. 39° 11.036′ N, 78° 9.433′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It is at the intersection of National Avenue (Business State Highway 7) and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling east on National Avenue. Located inside the Winchester National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 National Avenue, 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: Thirty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry (here, next to this marker); Thirty-Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers (here, next to this marker); 13th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment (a few steps from this marker); Massachusetts (a few steps from this marker); 18th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment (a few steps from this marker); 12th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment (a few steps from
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Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
2. Back of Memorial
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
3. Massachusetts Memorials
The 38th Massachusetts Infantry memorial stands on the left of frame. The 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry memorial in the center.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,339 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
