Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
13th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
1. 13th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment Memorial
(Back):
Irish Bend La. Apr. 14, 1863.
Vermillion Bayou La. Apr. 17, 1863.
Siege of Port Hudson May 24, to July 9, 1863.
Cane River La. Apr. 22, 1864.
Mansura La. May 16, 1864.
Winchester Va. Sep. 19, 1864.
Fisher's Hill Va. Sep. 22, 1864.
Cedar Creek Va. Oct. 19, 1864.
Erected by State of Connecticut.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1863.
Location. 39° 11.028′ N, 78° 9.437′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Woodstock Lane and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on Woodstock Lane. Located inside Winchester National Cemetery, 401 National Avenue. 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: 18th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment (a few steps from this marker); Thirty-Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers (a few steps from this marker); 12th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment (a few steps from this marker); 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry (a few steps from this marker); Thirty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry
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Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
2. Back Inscription
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
3. Nineteenth Corps Badge
The corps badge is on the left side of the memorial.
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
4. State Seal on the Right Side
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,052 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
