Waynesboro, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William H. Harman Monument
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, March 4, 2009
1. William H. Harman Monument Marker
Colonel, C.S.A.
Born Feb. 17, 1828
Killed in action at
Waynesboro Mar 2, 1865.
He was a lieutenant of a com-
pany from Augusta County
in the Mexican War; after-
wards Brig. General in the
Virginia Militia; appointed
Lieut Col. 5th Virginia Inft.
C.S.A. May 7, 1861; Col. and
A.D.C. on staff of Maj. Gen-
eral Edward Johnson.
May 17, 1862.
A Gallant Soldier.
Erected 1926 by J.E.B. Stuart Chapter, U.D.C., Staunton, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1862.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 3.97′ N, 78° 53.083′ W. Marker was in Waynesboro, Virginia. It was on McElroy Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located within Constitution Park near the South River. This monument has been previously moved twice in its history. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Waynesboro VA 22980, United States of America.
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Regionally, this marker and monument was in the Shenandoah Valley. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Mercury and the South River (within shouting distance of this marker); Ecology of the South River (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); River Crossings & Bridges (about 800 feet away); Waynesboro (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Waynesboro (approx. ¼ mile away); Fishburne Military School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Settlement of Port Republic Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); W. J. Loth (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesboro.
More about this marker.
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, March 4, 2009
2. William H. Harman Monument Marker
Also see . . . Backstory on the removal, relocation of Waynesboro Civil War monument. Augusta Free Press (11/30/2021) (Submitted on October 21, 2026.)
Additional commentary.
1. Monument Relocation
Monument relocated 25 miles south to Lee-Jackson Memorial Park (32 Mt. Pleasant Ln, Fairfield, VA 24435).
— Submitted October 21, 2026.
Photographed by Pete Payette, August 10, 2017
3. William H. Harman Monument Marker
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, March 4, 2009
4. U.D.C. presentation plaque mounted on railing protecting the monument
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 15, 2017
5. Grave of William H. Harman
Located in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,052 times since then and 97 times this year. Last updated on October 21, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 11, 2017, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. 5. submitted on January 30, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
