Brambleton in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lyon Family Cemetery and Pvt. Richard Moran
History of the Northern Virginia Regional Parks
-Pvt. Richard Moran
April 1, 1863 prior to the "Battle of Miskel's Farm"
Pvt. Richard (Dick) Moran is buried at this site. Moran was a member of the 43rd Va. Cavalry and leading member of "Mosby's Rangers," a unit of Confederate partisan Rangers operating in Northern Virginia from early 1863 to the end of the Civil War. He was an early recruit of the group and likely its oldest member when he joined Mosby's command. The tall cavalryman was a key scout and spy and well-known for his loud voice, described as similar to a foghorn.
The "Warring Methodist" is perhaps best known for his involvement in the "Battle of Miskel's Farm." In this conflict, which occurred near Broad Run and present day Route 7, approximately 150 horsemen of the Union 1st Vermont Cavalry attempted an early morning surprise-attack on 65 Rangers camping at the farm of Thomas Miskel. Moran learned of the Federal troops plan while visiting a nearby house and rushed back to alert the resting Rangers. Mosby and his men subsequently thwarted the attack, inflicting heavy casualties and taking many Union prisoners.
Others buried at Lyon Family Cemetery include members of the Burdine, Edwards, Havener, Hawes, Jackson, Lyon, Moran, Paxon, and Shryock families.
Erected by Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the NOVA Parks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1938.
Location. 38° 59.702′ N, 77° 31.975′ W. Marker is in Brambleton, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker is on Northstar Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Located on the Brambleton Regional Park Golf Course. Although the cemetery and marker may be seen from Northstar Boulevard, access is only through the course cart path. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashburn VA 20148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ashburn Station (approx. 4.2 miles away); Ashburn School (approx. 4.4 miles away); Tracks Into History (approx. 4˝ miles away); Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (approx. 4˝ miles away); This is W&OD Trail: Smith Switch! (approx. 4˝ miles away); Norman's Station (approx. 4.6 miles away); This is Gilbert's Corner! (approx. 4.6 miles away); Neighbor Against Neighbor (approx. 4.6 miles away).
More about this marker. On the left is a drawing of A Mosby Scout in Sight of the Enemy by James E. Taylor. On the lower right is another illustration by Taylor, titled The Fight at Miskel's.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Ranger Dick Moran and the Battle of Miskel's Farm.
Also see . . . Skirmish at Miskel Farm. Wikipedia article. (Submitted on June 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,756 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.