Montclair in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
“Camp Fisher” Civil War Campsite
Erected 2005 by Montclair History Committee, donated by Robert H. C. Alton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1862.
Location. 38° 37.276′ N, 77° 20.767′ W. Marker is in Montclair, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on Waterway Drive, 0 miles east of Larkspur Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dumfries VA 22025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Montclair Veterans Flagpole (approx. ¼ mile away); Carey M. Perkinson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alexander Henderson (approx. 0.8 miles away); Barnes House (approx. one mile away); Minnieville (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named “Camp Fisher” Civil War Campsite (approx. 1.3 miles away); Troop Movements and Camp (approx. 1.4 miles away); Greenwood Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montclair.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. There are two Camp Fisher Plaques in the Montclair community, 1 mile apart. One is for the 6th NC and the other for the 2nd/11th MS.
Also see . . . Montclair Commemorative Marker for Camp Fisher (NC). Includes pictures of the dedication, as well as information and links about Camp Fisher and the 6th North Carolina State Infantry. (Submitted on September 20, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,999 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on June 20, 2008, by Robert H. C. Alton of Dumfries, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 29, 2008, by Robert H. C. Alton of Dumfries, Virginia.