Near Culpeper in Culpeper County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lee and Pope
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 22, 2007
1. Lee and Pope Marker
To the south is Clark's Mountain, behind which Lee's army was gathered, August 17, 1862. From a signal station on the mountain top Lee looked down on Pope's army, which he wished to attack. Pope, realizing his danger, retired northward.
Erected 1927 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number F-16.)
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 August 17, 1862.
Location. 38° 26.465′ N, 78° 1.219′ W. Marker is near Culpeper, Virginia, in Culpeper County. It is at the intersection of James Madison Highway (U.S. 15) and Madison Road (State Route 299), on the right when traveling south on James Madison Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Culpeper VA 22701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mount Pony Signal Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Greenwood (approx. 1.4 miles away); Col. John Jameson (approx. 2 miles away); Culpeper Minute Men (approx. 2.2 miles away); Guinn Bungalow (approx. 2.2 miles away); 902 South East Street
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Cedar Mountain (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Lee and Pope. This is one of several markers interpreting the Battle of Cedar Mountain. See the Battle of Cedar Mountain Virtual Tour by Markers linked below.
Also see . . .
1. Timeline of the Second Manassas Campaign. In particular consider the events between August 9 and 18, 1862 which pertain to the topic of this marker. Taken in perspective, the Battle of Cedar Mountain served to draw Federal Gen. Pope into an exposed position near the Rapidan River. Confederate Gen. Lee hoped to trap him there. When orders intended for Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart were captured, Pope realized his predicament and fell back towards the Rappahannock River. (Submitted on December 30, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Battle of Cedar Mountain Virtual Tour by Markers. A set markers that document the Battle of
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 22, 2007
2. Virginia Markers F 16 and F 19
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 22, 2007
3. Clark's Mountain
Seen from the marker's location, some six miles distant as the crow flies is Clark's Mountain.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,747 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
