Near Quicksburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Action at Mill Creek
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 22, 2011
1. Action at Mill Creek Marker A-71
Inscription.
Action at Mill Creek. . During the Civil War, Union Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan began “The Burning” of mills and barns in the Shenandoah Valley on 6 Oct. 1864, after defeating Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early at the Battle of Fisher's Hill. After passing through Forestville, Brig. Gen. George A. Custer's Vermont Cavalry formed the rear guard across Mill Creek here. Confederate Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Rosser flanked the position. The 11th and 12th Virginia Cavalry charged and the Federals withdrew, losing 50 men as well as wagons, cattle and sheep. Local resident Confederate Capt. Hugh R.T. Koontz, was killed and was buried in Mt. Jackson.
During the Civil War, Union Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan began “The Burning” of mills and barns in the Shenandoah Valley on 6 Oct. 1864, after defeating Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early at the Battle of Fisher's Hill. After passing through Forestville, Brig. Gen. George A. Custer's Vermont Cavalry formed the rear guard across Mill Creek here. Confederate Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Rosser flanked the position. The 11th and 12th Virginia Cavalry charged and the Federals withdrew, losing 50 men as well as wagons, cattle and sheep. Local resident Confederate Capt. Hugh R.T. Koontz, was killed and was buried in Mt. Jackson.
Erected 2010 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number A-71.)
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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 46.074′ N, 78° 44.694′ W. Marker is near Quicksburg, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. Marker is at the intersection of Senedo Road (Virginia Route 42) and Orkney Grade Road (Virginia Route 263), on the left when traveling north on Senedo Road. About 150 yards south of the intersection of Senedo Road and Orkney Grade
More about this marker. Marker is dated 2010, but was only dedicated on April 30, 2011.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 22, 2011
2. Action at Mill Creek Marker
Photo taken looking south on Route 42. At the bottom of photo on the road, can be seen the markings to tell workers where to locate the marker.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 22, 2011
3. Action at Mill Creek Marker
Photo taken looking north on Route 42. Route 263 (east-west) is in the background and Mill Creek runs along Route 263 as you cross the bridge before the intersection.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,604 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.