Near Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Capture of Star Fort
Erected 1937 by Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number A-3.)
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 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1822.
Location. 39° 12.549′ N, 78° 9.041′ W. Marker is near Winchester, Virginia, in Frederick County. Marker is on Valley Turnpike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester VA 22603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cavalry Charge at Fort Collier (approx. half a mile away); Lt. Collier’s Earthworks (approx. half a mile away); Fort Collier (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Collier (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Collier (approx. 0.6 miles away); George Washington in Winchester (approx. 0.6 miles away); Third Battle of Winchester (approx. 0.6 miles away); 2nd Battle of Winchester / 3rd Battle of Winchester (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers Discussing Star Fort
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,412 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on October 21, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.