Falling Waters in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Stumpy's Hollow

July 2, 1861

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 10, 2026

1. Stumpy's Hollow Marker

Inscription. Site of JEB Stuart's capture of Union Soldiers

Erected by Falling Waters Battlefield Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 39° 32.943′ N, 77° 55.118′ W. Marker is in Falling Waters, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. It is at the intersection of Saint Andrews Drive (County Road 3/1) and Hammonds Mill Road (State Route 901), on the right when traveling north on Saint Andrews Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1156 St Andrews Drive, Falling Waters WV 25419, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: A different marker also named The Battle of Falling Waters (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Stumpy’s Hollow (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fighting Grows (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Advance to Battle (about 500 feet away); Action at Stumpy's Hollow (about 500 feet away); Protecting History and Nature (about 500 feet away); Federals Cross the Potomac (about 600 feet away); Skirmishers Pull Back (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falling Waters.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Falling Waters (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. An identical marker stands on the opposite end of the wayside.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 10, 2026

2. Stumpy's Hollow Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.