Near Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Second Battle of Winchester
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 15, 2007
1. Second Battle of Winchester Marker
Somewhat weatherbeaten, B 19 is one of the older Virginia State Markers.
Erected 1929 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number B-19.)
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 June 15, 1912.
Location. 39° 11.505′ N, 78° 12.904′ W. Marker is near Winchester, Virginia, in Frederick County. It is on Northwestern Pike (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Welcome to a Special Place (approx. 1.8 miles away); Glen Burnie (approx. 1.9 miles away); Birthplace of James Wood, Junior (approx. 2 miles away); Home of Colonel James Wood, Sr. (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Second Battle of Winchester (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Glen Burnie (approx. 2 miles away); Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Second Battle of Winchester (was approx. 2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Second Battle of Winchester. National Parks Service battle summary. The flank march is detailed in phase five. (Submitted on September 23, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 15, 2007
2. Marker B 19 beside Northwestern Pike
Early's march turned north in the valley beyond the marker, in a wide flanking maneuver.
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 15, 2007
3. Early's Flanking March
Early's forces marched down the valley on the left to their flanking positions. This photo was taken from Indian Hollow Road, looking south at the line of march. The line of march ran parallel to modern day Poorhouse Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,758 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
