Near Leon in Madison County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Engagement at James City
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 1, 2008
1. Engagement at James City Marker
On 10 October 1863 Confederate cavalry cormmanded by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart engaged Union
cavalry and infantry under Brig. Gen. H. Judson
Kilpatrick and Maj. Gen. William H. French at
James City (present-day Leon). The two forces
confronted each other atop the ridges on either
side of the village, and an artillery duel ensued.
James City virtually disappeared in the smoke. A
Confederate detachment captured the Union signal
station on Thorofare Mountain, a mile to the south.
Late in the day Stuart repulsed a Union cavalry
charge, and during the night the Union force
withdrew toward Culpeper. This engagement was
the only instance during the war when Stuart
led a force without a Virginia regiment.Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number G-28A.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1863.
Location. 38° 26.186′ N, 78° 8.624′ W. Marker is near Leon, Virginia, in Madison County. Marker is on Seminole Trail (U.S. 29) south of James City Road,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kirtley's Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of James City (approx. 0.3 miles away); Madison County / Culpeper County (approx. ¾ mile away); Third Wis. Infty. (approx. 4½ miles away); Battle of Cedar Mountain (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Cedar Mountain (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Cedar Mountain (approx. 4.6 miles away); Hand-to-Hand Fighting (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leon.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 1, 2008
2. Engagement at James City Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 1, 2008
3. Engagement at James City Marker
Thorofare Mountain, mentioned on the marker, is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,939 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
