Reno in Washoe County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Major General Jesse Lee Reno
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 28, 2014
1. Major General Jesse Lee Reno Marker
to Honor
Major General Jesse Lee Reno.
Born April 20, 1823 in Wheeling, Virginia, Reno graduated 8th in his class of 59 at West point. He served in the Battles of Vera Cruz, El Telegrafo, Cerro Gordo, Contreras, Churubusco, Mexico City and Chapultepec in the Mexican War, during which he was twice promoted for his bravery and leadership.
In 1853 he married Mary Bradley Beanes Cross. The couple had four sons and one daughter.
During the U.S. Civil War, General Reno and his troops defended our nation's capital, possibly saving it from invasion by confederate force.
On September 14, 1862 Reno commanded the IX Corps at the Battle of South Mountain. Astride his horse, leading his troops in battle, Reno was fatally shot by confederate sharpshooters, at the Battle of Antietam three days later, his troop's battle cry was
"Remember Reno !"
"For his high character and the kindly qualities of his heart in private life, as well as for his military genius and personal daring, which marked him as a soldier, his loss will be deployed by all who knew that."
General Ambrose Burnside
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Erected 2006 by The City of Reno.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1908.
Location. 39° 31.407′ N, 119° 48.707′ W. Marker is in Reno, Nevada, in Washoe County. Marker is on South Virginia Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 South Virginia Street, Reno NV 89501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish-American War Memorial 1898-1899 (a few steps from this marker); Washoe County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Reno (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Nevada’s First Public Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps (about 500 feet away); Lake's Crossing (about 600 feet away); The Virginia Street Bridges (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ginsburg Jewelry Company (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reno.
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 28, 2014
2. Major General Jesse Lee Reno Monumnet
The marker is embedded in the back of the granite boulder which serves as the base for the monument.
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 28, 2014
3. Major General Jesse Lee Reno Monumnet
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 28, 2014
4. Major General Jesse Lee Reno Monumnet
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 28, 2014
5. Major General Jesse Lee Reno Monumnet
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 28, 2014
6. Major General Jesse Lee Reno Monumnet
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 5, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
