Near Brandy Station in Culpeper County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Brandy Station
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 22, 2007
1. Battle of Brandy Station Marker
Fought June 9, 1863
Gen. J.E.B. Stuart defeated Gen. A. Pleasonton
Confederates engaged 10,200. Federals 10,900
Casualties, Confederates, 485, Federals 866
This is Fleetwood Hill
The crucial position
Finally occupied by the Confederates
Erected 1926 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Markers Association, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1711.
Location. 38° 30.569′ N, 77° 52.778′ W. Marker is near Brandy Station, Virginia, in Culpeper County. It is on Fleetwood Heights Road (County Route 685), on the right when traveling east. Located at the crest of Fleetwood Hill along the trace of the Old Carolina Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brandy Station VA 22714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. 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: A different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station
this page online
More about this marker. Use caution when visiting this marker. There is not ample room for safe pull off of motor vehicles.
Regarding Battle of Brandy Station. This is one of several markers interpreting the Battle of Brandy Station and the winter encampments of 1863-64 in Culpeper County. See the Battle of Brandy Station Virtual Tour by Markers linked below for additional related markers.
Also see . . .
1. Prelude to Gettysburg: The Battle of Brandy Station. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Battle of Brandy Station Virtual Tour by Markers
Photographed by Mark P. Brock-Cancellieri, November 23, 2025
2. Battle of Brandy Station Marker with other markers and a view of Fleetwood Hill behind it
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 22, 2007
3. The UDC Marker for Brandy Station
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 22, 2007
4. Looking North across Fleetwood Hill
Stuart's final line was anchored across the hill here. In the background is the Beauregard or Barbour House used by Gen. Robert E. Lee to observe the battle.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 29, 2006
5. Battlefield Markers Association, Western Division (1929)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2007. This page has been viewed 2,390 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on November 30, 2025. Photos: 1. submitted on December 30, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on November 30, 2025, by Mark P. Brock-Cancellieri of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on December 30, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
