On this site stood the house in which Maj. John Pelham, C.S.A. died on March 17, 1863. Erected by The Culpeper Chapter U.D.C. in 1958 — — Map (db m132097) HM WM
Confederate cavalry chief Gen. J.E.B. Stuart and Maj. John Pelham, the commander of Stuart’s Horse Artillery, frequented the Virginia House Hotel and often visited the Shackelford family across the street. A warm friendship developed between . . . — — Map (db m12496) HM
