Near Culpeper in Culpeper County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Brandy Station

Gettysburg Campaign

— June 9, 1863 —

Battle of Brandy Station Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 26, 2019

1. Battle of Brandy Station Marker

Inscription. This hallowed ground witnessed a furious struggle
during the largest cavalry action of the Civil War in the
opening engagement of the Gettysburg Campaign.

This portion of the Brandy Station is preserved
with the help of a Federal grant from the land & Water
Conservation Fund, administered by the National Park
Service. Protection of this property was in partnership with
the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the
Virginia Department of Historic Resources and the Central
Virginia Battlefields Trust.

Erected by Virginia Department of Conversation & Recreation, Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1863.

Location. 38° 30.57′ N, 77° 52.782′ W. Marker is near Culpeper, Virginia, in Culpeper County. Marker is at the intersection of Fleetwood Heights Road (Virginia Route 685) and Stuart Lane, on the right when traveling east on Fleetwood Heights Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brandy Station VA 22714, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (here, next to this marker); a different marker

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also named Battle of Brandy Station (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (a few steps from this marker); George C. Hupp (a few steps from this marker).

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 26, 2019

2. Battle of Brandy Station Marker

Brandy Station(Civil War Trust) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 26, 2019

3. Brandy Station(Civil War Trust)

Brandy Station: Fleetwood Hill

Jacqueline B. Mars Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

4. Jacqueline B. Mars Marker

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

5. Jacqueline B Mars Marker

In honor of her dedication to preserving America's history, and her leadership in saving this crucial portion of Fleetwood Hill, with profound gratitude the Civil War Trust erects this this marker to Jacqueline B. Mars on behalf of all future generations.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 27, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.