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

Cavalry Engagement

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 28, 2006

1. Cavalry Engagement Marker

Inscription. Here, at Lacey’s Springs, Rosser’s Confederate cavalry attacked Custer's camp, December 20, 1864. Rosser and Custer (of Indian Fame) had been roommates at West Point.

Erected 1927 by the Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number A-29.)

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 December 1922.

Location. 38° 32.277′ N, 78° 46.252′ W. Marker is in Lacey Springs, Virginia, in Rockingham County. Marker is on North Valley Pike (U.S. 11) south of Martz Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisonburg VA 22802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lacey Spring (approx. ¼ mile away); Abraham Lincoln’s Father (approx. 0.4 miles away); Long's Chapel and Zenda (approx. 1.8 miles away); Melrose Caverns (approx. 1.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Riding With Rosser. Book by S. Roger Keller, on Amazon.com. (Submitted on October 26, 2006.) This website may earn income if you use this link to make a purchase on Amazon.com.

2. George Armstrong Custer - Civil War Years. (Submitted on October 26, 2006.)

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General Thomas L. Rosser, General George A. Custer

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 28, 2006

2. Cavalry Engagement Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,225 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.