Near Leon in Madison County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Engagement at James City
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 1, 2008
1. Engagement at James City Marker
Inscription.
Engagement at James City. . On 10 October 1863 Confederate cavalry cormmanded by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart engaged Union cavalry and infantry under Brig. Gen. H. Judson Kilpatrick and Maj. Gen. William H. French at James City (present-day Leon). The two forces confronted each other atop the ridges on either side of the village, and an artillery duel ensued. James City virtually disappeared in the smoke. A Confederate detachment captured the Union signal station on Thorofare Mountain, a mile to the south. Late in the day Stuart repulsed a Union cavalry charge, and during the night the Union force withdrew toward Culpeper. This engagement was the only instance during the war when Stuart led a force without a Virginia regiment.
On 10 October 1863 Confederate cavalry cormmanded by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart engaged Union
cavalry and infantry under Brig. Gen. H. Judson
Kilpatrick and Maj. Gen. William H. French at
James City (present-day Leon). The two forces
confronted each other atop the ridges on either
side of the village, and an artillery duel ensued.
James City virtually disappeared in the smoke. A
Confederate detachment captured the Union signal
station on Thorofare Mountain, a mile to the south.
Late in the day Stuart repulsed a Union cavalry
charge, and during the night the Union force
withdrew toward Culpeper. This engagement was
the only instance during the war when Stuart
led a force without a Virginia regiment.
Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number G-28A.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1863.
Location. 38° 26.186′ N, 78° 8.624′ W. Marker is near Leon, Virginia, in Madison County. Marker is on Seminole Trail (U.S. 29) south of James City Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker cannot be seen across the median when traveling southbound. Make a u-turn at either Prince Michel Winery entrances. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leon VA 22725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Thorofare Mountain, mentioned on the marker, is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,011 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
