Verdiersville in Orange County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Stuart's "Very Narrow Escape"
Erected 1998 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number JJ-12.)
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 date for this entry is August 18, 1862.
Location. 38° 16.313′ N, 77° 53.768′ W. Marker is in Verdiersville, Virginia, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Constitution Highway (State Highway 20) and Mine Run Road (County Route 621), on the right when traveling east on Constitution Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rhoadesville VA 22542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Campaign of 1781 (approx. 1.7 miles away); Isabella Lightfoot Training School (approx. 4.1 miles away); Mine Run Campaign (approx. 5.2 miles away); Face Off (approx. 5.2 miles away); Robinson's Tavern (approx. 5.2 miles away); a different marker also named Mine Run Campaign (approx. 5.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Mine Run Campaign (approx. 5.6 miles away); a different marker also named The Mine Run Campaign (approx. 5.6 miles away).
More about this marker. A previous marker also numbered JJ-12 read, Near here, early morning August 18, 1862, General J.E.B. Stuart narrowly escaped capture.
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 May 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,364 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on May 10, 2017, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. 4. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.