Stephenson in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Action at Stephenson’s Depot
Erected 1987 by Department of Conservation and Historic Resources. (Marker Number A-1.)
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 June 1719.
Location. 39° 14.298′ N, 78° 6.484′ W. Marker is in Stephenson, Virginia, in Frederick County. Marker is at the intersection of Martinsburg Pike (U.S. 11) and Stephenson Road, on the right when traveling north on Martinsburg Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stephenson VA 22656, 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. 1st Maryland Battery (CSA) Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephenson Depot (approx. 0.6 miles away); Roots Of Methodism In Frederick County Milburn Chapel (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Roots Of Methodism In Frederick County Milburn Chapel (approx. one mile away); Hopewell Friends Meeting House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Rutherford's Farm (approx. 1.7 miles away); John Rutherford's Farm (approx. 1.7 miles away); Battle of Rutherford's Farm (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stephenson.
Regarding Action at Stephenson’s Depot. The details of the action are described futher on a Civil War Trails marker to the south. At the site of this marker, the famous “Stonewall Brigade” took a blocking position between the railroad and the Martinsburg Pike.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,498 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.