Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Second Battle of Winchester

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 17, 2021

1. Second Battle of Winchester Marker

Inscription. June 13-15, 1863 took place during Gen. Lee’s advance to Gettysburg between Confederates under Gen. Ewell and Federals under Gen. Milroy. The Federals occupied positions on the hills north and west of Winchester now called Milroys and Star Forts from which they retreated and a large part of their army made prisoners by the Confederates.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Markers Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1756.

Location. 39° 11.035′ N, 78° 9.876′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of East Boscawen Street and North Cameron Street (Business U.S. 522), on the left when traveling east on East Boscawen Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Winchester Star (a few steps from this marker); Rouss City Hall Historical Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Winchester (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington's Political Career Began on this Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob H. Yost Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lord Fairfax

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel James Wood (within shouting distance of this marker); A View of Winchester in 1745 - The Four Public Lots (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); The Wilbur M. Feltner Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Also see . . . Second Battle of Winchester. National Parks Service summary. (Submitted on September 23, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 26, 2007

2. Second Battle of Winchester Marker

Site of Early's Flank Attack image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 15, 2007

3. Site of Early's Flank Attack

Gen Jubal Early maneuvered far to the west of Winchester and launched a flank attack on West Fort from the high ground in the background. As mentioned on the marker, once West Fort had fallen, Forts Milroy and Star Fort were also open to flanking attacks, precipitating a withdrawal of the Federals.

Battlefield Markers Association, Western Division (1929) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 29, 2006

4. Battlefield Markers Association, Western Division (1929)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,132 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.