Fishers Hill in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fisher’s Hill
“Examples of energetic courage”
| — | 1864 Valley Campaign | — |
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, September 13, 2015
1. Fisher’s Hill Marker
As Crook’s corps encountered small-arms fire from Gen. Cullen A. Battle’s brigade and the canister from the Amherst and Fluvanna batteries, a handful of Federals halted for a moment or turned and attempted to run. Enraged, Crook gathered an armful of rocks and pelted them on their heads in an effort to get them to reconsider their decision and resume the attack. While Crook coaxed the men who “tarried,” most of his infantrymen maintained their focus and marched as quickly as possible toward this position.
Crook’s two divisions-—excluding the stragglers—moved so rapidly against the Confederate left flank that all military organization disappeared as the men clambered over the undulating terrain covered with thickets and other obstacles. Nevertheless, the Federals pressed forward toward their objective. One of Crook’s brigade commanders wrote, “The field was so vast and the confusion so great that our officers could do little but encourage the men and set them examples of energetic courage. I feel the success is due, more than in any battle I know, to the splendid individual heroism of each of the men in the ranks.”
While Crook’s men charged, Ramseur ordered Gen. William R. Cox’s brigade to support Battle’s command.
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Gen. George Crook Courtesy Library
this page online
Union attack against the Confederate left flank - Courtesy Case Reserve Historical Society
Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Civil War Trails series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 22, 1864.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 59.268′ N, 78° 25.288′ W. Marker was in Fishers Hill, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It could be reached from Battlefield Road (Virginia Route 601) 0.3 miles east of Tumbling Run Lane, on the left when traveling west. Located along the 1-mile loop trail on the Ramseur's Hill - Fisher's Hill Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 601 Battlefield Rd, Fishers Hill VA 22626, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 walking distance of this location: Crook's Attack (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fisher’s Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Vulnerable Left Flank (about 300 feet away);
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, September 13, 2015
2. Fisher’s Hill Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Fisher's Hill (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Fisher’s Hill (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced another near this location.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Fisher’s Hill. Shenandoah at War website entry (Submitted on September 13, 2015.)
2. Fisher’s Hill. American Battlefield Trust website entry (Submitted on September 13, 2015.)
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 18, 2017
3. View From The Union Position
Crook's men dealt with this difficult climb before reaching the Confederate line at the crest of Ramseur's Hill.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 6, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
