Near Catlett in Fauquier County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Stuart and Mosby
At nearby Warrenton Junction (Calverton) on May 3, 1863, Colonel John S. Mosby attacked the Federal 1st West Virginia Regiment, but was forced to flee when surprised by 1st Vermont and 5th New York Cavalry.
Erected 1981 by Catlett-Calverton Ruritan Club. (Marker Number B-36.)
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 month for this entry is May 1861.
Location. 38° 38.864′ N, 77° 38.954′ W. Marker is near Catlett, Virginia, in Fauquier County. Marker is at the intersection of Catlett Road (Virginia Route 28) and Battle Lane, on the right when traveling north on Catlett Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Catlett VA 20119, 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. Catlett’s Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mosby’s Raid at Catlett’s Station (approx. ¾ mile away); St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Fauquier County / Prince William County (approx. 3.2 miles away); Stuart's Bivouac (approx. 3.6 miles away); German Town (approx. 3.8 miles away); John Marshall’s Birthplace (approx. 4.4 miles away); Neavil's Ordinary (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Catlett.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Stuart's Revenge detailed in markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,167 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on July 28, 2013. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.