Lynnwood in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Port Republic

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 25, 2007

1. Battle of Port Republic Marker

Inscription. The cross road here roughgly divides the Confederate and Union lines in the battle of June 9, 1862. Jackson attacked Shields, coming southward to join Fremont, but was repulsed. Reinforced by Ewell, Jackson attacked again and drove Shields from the field. At the same time he burned the bridge at Port Republic, preventing Fremont from coming to Shields’ aid.

Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number JD-10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Trails - Civil War, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1862.

Location. 38° 18.126′ N, 78° 46.03′ W. Marker is in Lynnwood, Virginia, in Rockingham County. Marker is at the intersection of South East Side Highway (U.S. 340) and Ore Bank Road / Lynnwood Road (Virginia Route 708), on the right when traveling east on South East Side Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Republic VA 24471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Port Republic Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Port Republic

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Missing Church Bell (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Port Republic (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Point (approx. 2.3 miles away); North River Bridge (approx. 2.3 miles away); Palmer Lot at Middle Ford (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynnwood.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Battle of Port Republic by Markers.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 18, 2023

2. Battle of Port Republic Marker

Marker has discolored.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 25, 2007

3. Battle of Port Republic Marker

Photographed By Mike Stroud, circa June 1993

4. Battle of Port Republic Marker

Battle of Port Republic Monday June 9, 1862
The cross road (Rt.659) east of the river divides the Confederate and Union lines Jackson attacked Shields coming southward to join Fremont but was repulsed. Reinforced by Ewell, Jackson attacked again and drove Shields from the field. At the same time he burned the bridge across North River just 1000 ft. north of this point preventing Fremont from coming to Sheilds aid. Federals engaged, 4,500 killed, wounded 551, Captured 450. Confederates engaged 6,000, killed and wounded 804.
Donated by Port Republic Ruritan Club

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2007. This page has been viewed 2,573 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on August 8, 2023. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on October 12, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 27, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.