Brandy Station in Culpeper County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Brandy Station
Suprise — First at Beverly Ford and Again in Brandy Station
Some 11,000 Union forces under Brig. Gen. Alfred Pleasanton advanced and were poised to cross the Rappahannock River at two locations — Beverly Ford, four miles to your left front and Kelly's Ford, seven miles to your right front. At 4:30 a.m., Union horsemen splashed across Beverly Ford scattering Confederate pickets posted only two miles in advance of nearby sleeping comrades. As word of the surprise attack reached Stuart, he dispatched 1,500 men to cover roads he knew to be vulnerable; and rode to the front, leaving his adjutant, Maj. Henry B. McClellan at his headquarters.
About two hours later a scout reported to McClellan that a Union force was about to arrive at the village of Brandy Station — 1/2 mile behind you and in the rear of the Confederate battle line.
Erected by Brandy Station Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1863.
Location. 38° 30.452′ N, 77° 53.013′ W. Marker is in Brandy Station, Virginia, in Culpeper County. Marker is on Fleetwood Heights Road (Virginia Route 685) 0.7 miles east of Alanthus Road (Virginia Route 663), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brandy Station VA 22714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brandy Station.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker at this Location titled "The Battle of Brandy Station - The Race for Fleetwood Hill"
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Brandy Station. Wikipedia (Submitted on January 7, 2024.)
2. Battle of Brandy Station. Brandy Station Foundation (Submitted on January 7, 2024.)
3. Brandy Station - Fleetwood Hill. American Battlefield Trust (Submitted on January 7, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2024, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2024, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.