Near Fishers Hill in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Fisher's Hill
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 1, 2007
1. Battle of Fisher's Hill Marker
Erected 1930 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number A-23.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 22, 1897.
Location. 38° 57.956′ N, 78° 24.614′ W. Marker is near Fishers Hill, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It is at the intersection of Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11) and Millner Road (County Route 644), on the right when traveling north on Old Valley Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fishers Hill VA 22626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Battle of Fisher's Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Fisher's Hill (approx. Ύ mile away); "Snapp House" (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Fishers Hill (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Fisher's Hill (approx. 1.4 miles away); Creative Women of Fishers Hill
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Fisher's Hill Battlefield (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Battle of Fisher's Hill. This is one of several markers interpreting the Battle of Fisher's Hill. See the Battle of Fisher's Hill Virtual Tour by Markers linked below.
Also see . . . Battle of Fisher's Hill. National Park Service summary of the battle. (Submitted on December 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 1, 2007
2. Battle of Fisher's Hill Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 1, 2007
3. Confederate Retreat Becomes Rout
As the Federal forces overwhelmed the Confederate line along Fisher's Hill, the retreat became a rout. Generals Gordon, Pegram, and Ramseur attempted first to reform their divisions near Round Hill (just north of present day Mount Olive Road (Route 651). As part of the rallying efforts Colonel Alexander "Sandie" Pendleton was wounded. He would die the next day in Woodstock, VA.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,069 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
