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

Lee's Bivouac, Gettysburg Campaign

Photographed By Tom Bratcher, June 17, 2021

1. Lee's Bivouac, Gettysburg Campaign Marker

Inscription. Gen. Robert E. Lee bivouacked near here on 18-19 June 1863, as he began his invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania. Part of his Army of Northern Virginia marched north toward Winchester, while Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s corps camped here with Lee. On 13 June, a Union force under Col. Andrew T. McReynolds had evacuated Berryville and marched to Winchester to join Maj. Gen. Richard S. Milroy’s division there. Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell’s corps attacked and defeated Milroy in the Second Battle of Winchester on 13-15 June, thereby clearing the northern Shenandoah Valley in Virginia of Federal forces.

Erected 1997 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number J-14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1863.

Location. 39° 10.099′ N, 77° 58.398′ W. Marker is near Berryville, Virginia, in Clarke County. Marker is on Lord Fairfax Parkway (U.S. 340) 0.1 miles south of Davies Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berryville VA 22611, 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. Berryville Wagon Train Raid (a few steps from this marker); Buck Marsh Fight

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Buck Marsh Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); James Ireland (approx. 1.2 miles away); Berryville (approx. 1.2 miles away); Traveler Was Tethered on This Spot (approx. 1.2 miles away); Harry F. Byrd Sr. (approx. 1.2 miles away); Clarke County Courthouse (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berryville.

More about this marker. This marker replaces a previous J-14 at the same location titled, “Gettysburg Campaign,” with the narrative, “Lee and Longstreet on their way to Gettysburg, camped here, June 18-19, 1863”

J 1 and J 14 Stand Togather on Lord Fairfax Parkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 8, 2007

2. J 1 and J 14 Stand Togather on Lord Fairfax Parkway

The overpass in the distance is the Harry Byrd Highway, Route 7.

Lee’s Bivouac Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 21, 2021

3. Lee’s Bivouac Marker

General Area of Confederate Encampment image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 8, 2007

4. General Area of Confederate Encampment

The Army of Northern Virginia camped along what is today the Lord Fairfax Highway (U.S. 340). The location was used by armies of both sides on several occasions during the war. In August 1964, Sheridan's wagon trains were camped nearby when Mosby raided them.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,264 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Tom Bratcher of Charles Town, West Virginia. 2. submitted on July 20, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on May 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on July 20, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.