Woodberry Forest in Madison County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Peyton's Ford Road
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Woodberry Perimeter Trail

Peyton's Ford Road Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, January 6, 2026

1. Peyton's Ford Road Marker

Inscription. Lying before you is the Brampton Tract, which adjoins Woodberry Forest on three sides. It was named for the ca. 1846 residence on the hill before you. During the Civil War, Peyton's Ford Road extended from the Rapidan River, up the hill, and past the far side of the house. It was named for Peyton's Mill, which was located at the river. In September 1863, Brampton was used by Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart as his headquarters while his cavalry troops occupied "Camp Chickamauga" in the meadows below. Many years later, the base of Stuart's flagstaff was found stuck in the roots of a tree in the Brampton yard.

This marker honors the memory of Roy L. Smart, Jr., WFS 1940 - loyal alumnus, devoted student of the Civil War, truest of gentlemen.

Erected by Woodberry Forest School.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1863.

Location. 38° 18.052′ N, 78° 6.533′ W. Marker is in Woodberry Forest, Virginia, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of Brampton Road and Forest Drive, on the left when traveling south

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on Brampton Road. Marker is within a protective fence just inside the gate of the historic Brampton Tract (traditional home of Woodberry Forest's president). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1332 Forest Drive, Woodberry Forest VA 22989, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Virginia

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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,

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fry's/Barnett's Ford Road (approx. 1.4 miles away); Woodberry Forest School (approx. 1½ miles away); Knights of the Golden Horseshoe (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Knights of the Golden Horseshoe (approx. 2 miles away); Grave of Gov. James Lawson Kemper (approx.

Peyton's Ford Road Marker Fence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, January 6, 2026

2. Peyton's Ford Road Marker Fence

In the background is ca. 1846 house 'Brampton'; the valley to the left is what the marker refers to as "Camp Chickamauga."

2.2 miles away); Orange County / Madison County (approx. 2.2 miles away); Historical Rapidan Virginia (approx. 2.4 miles away); Jackson’s Crossing (approx. 3.3 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Kemper's Grave (was approx. 2.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding Peyton's Ford Road / Woodberry Perimeter Trail. Brampton was also used as a signal station and was Stuart's headquarters at the time of the Battle of Jack's Shop, to the north in Rochelle. Stuart and his wife both resided in the house during the winter of 1863-64.

Brampton, built ca. 1846 image. Click for full size.

circa 2025

3. Brampton, built ca. 1846

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

Peyton's Ford Road⎯⎯⎯Woodberry Perimeter Trail

Peyton's Ford Road
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Woodberry Perimeter Trail