Lynnwood in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Port Republic

By J. J. Prats, September 25, 2007

1. Battle of Port Republic Marker

Inscription. The cross road here roughgly divides the Confederate and Union lines in the battle of JUne 9, 1862. Jackson attacked Shields, coming southward to join Fremont, but was repulsed. Reinforced by Ewell, Jackson attacked again and drove Shields from the field. At the same time he burned the bridge at Port Republic, preventing Fremont from coming to Shields’ aid.

Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number JD-10.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Battlefield Trails - Civil War marker series.

Location. 38° 18.128′ N, 78° 46.031′ W. Marker is in Lynnwood, Virginia, in Rockingham County. Marker is at the intersection of East Side Highway (U.S. 340) and Ore Bank Road / Lynnwood Road (County Route 708) on East Side Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Republic VA 24471, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Port Republic Battlefield ( within shouting distance of this marker); Port Republic ( within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Port Republic ( about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

By J. J. Prats, September 25, 2007

2. Battle of Port Republic Marker

line); a different marker also named Port Republic Battlefield (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been reported missing. ); The Point ( approx. 2.3 miles away); North River Bridge ( approx. 2.3 miles away); The Frank Kemper House (was approx. 2.4 miles away but has been reported missing. ); Palmer Lot at Middle Ford ( approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynnwood.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Battle of Port Republic by Markers.

Categories. • War, US Civil •

By Mike Stroud, circa June 1993

3. Battle of Port Republic Marker

Battle of Port Republic Monday June 9, 1862 The cross road (Rt.659) east of the river divides the Confederate and Union lines Jackson attacked Shields coming southward to join Fremont but was repulsed. Reinforced by Ewell, Jackson attacked again and drove Shields from the field. At the same time he burned the bridge across North River just 1000 ft. north of this point preventing Fremont from coming to Sheilds aid. Federals engaged, 4,500 killed, wounded 551, Captured 450. Confederates engaged 6,000, killed and wounded 804.
Donated by Port Republic Ruritan Club

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on October 12, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,046 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 27, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.