Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
 
 
 
 
 
 
132 entries match your criteria. Entries 101 through 132 are listed. ⊲ Previous 100                                              

 
 

Historical Markers and War Memorials in Winchester, Virginia

 
Clickable Map of Winchester, Virginia and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Winchester Ind. City, VA (132) Frederick County, VA (231)  Winchester(132) Winchester (132)  FrederickCounty(231) Frederick County (231)
Adjacent to Winchester, Virginia
      Frederick County (231)  
 
Touch name on this list to highlight map location.
Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
101 Virginia, Winchester — Texas
On Quarles Drive, on the right when traveling east.
No InscriptionMap (db m26850) HM
102 Virginia, Winchester — TexasDieu Vous Gardé
Near East Boscawen Street east of South East Lane, on the left when traveling east.
In Honor And Memory Of The Men From Texas Who Gave The Greatest Sacrifice 1st Texas Infantry Sgt. Joseph C. Hollingsworth, Co H Died Of Wounds, 18 Oct 1862 Pvt. M. Harvey Newman, Co M Died Of Disease, 14 Oct . . . Map (db m117490) WM
103 Virginia, Winchester — The Early Education Of Black Students In Winchester
On North East Lane at East Piccadilly Street, on the right when traveling south on North East Lane.
In 1875, when obvious that the city's black children were going to need a school, black Baptists who owned the Old Stone Church gave the city school board a 99-year lease on its building for $1. In return, the school board was charged with making . . . Map (db m237514) HM
104 Virginia, Winchester — The First Battle of KernstownFulkerson’s Virginians Attack!
Near Battle Park Drive, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
The low, marshy ground stretching from here to the distant road lay uncontested through the five-hour artillery duel that opened the First Battle of Kernstown. The scene changed dramatically at 2:00 P.M. when 900 Virginians marched toward this . . . Map (db m2195) HM
105 Virginia, Winchester — The First Battle of KernstownAn Unheralded Commander’s Unique Victory
Near Battle Park Drive, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
At 9:00 A.M. on March 23, 1862, Confederate artillery unlimbered near the Valley Turnpike and fired on this height, called Pritchard’s Hill, to begin the First Battle of Kernstown. Union artillery rolled onto these knolls and responded by . . . Map (db m2197) HM
106 Virginia, Winchester — The First Battle of KernstownAn Unheralded Commander's Unique Victory
On Battle Park Drive, 0.5 miles west of Saratoga Drive, on the right when traveling west.
At 9:00 A.M. on March 23, 1862, Confederate artillery unlimbered near the Valley Turnpike and fired on this height, called Pritchard's Hill, to begin the First Battle of Kernstown. Union artillery rolled onto these knolls and responded by . . . Map (db m159173) HM
107 Virginia, Winchester — The George Washington Hotel103 East Piccadilly Street
On East Piccadilly Street (Virginia Route 7) just east of North Cameron Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling east.
The George Washington Hotel 1924 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m150617) HM
108 Virginia, Winchester — The Godfrey Miller Home
On South Loudoun Street.
Built in 1785 by Daniel Sowers on a lot granted by Lord Fairfax dated 1753. The Sowers’ owned many horses, possibly for a livery business. In 1801, the house conveyed to Adam Douglas, an Irish export merchant and author of The Irish . . . Map (db m60607) HM
Paid Advertisement
109 Virginia, Winchester — The Hollingsworth Family Settlement
On South Pleasant Valley Road at Milwood Avenue (Business U.S. 17/50), on the right when traveling north on South Pleasant Valley Road.
Shenandoah University's History and Tourism Center sits on land once owned by the Hollingsworth family. The Hollingsworth home, "Abram's Delight," is now a nearby museum. One of the first settlers to come to the Shenandoah Valley, Abraham . . . Map (db m19508) HM
110 Virginia, Winchester — The Korean War
On Maple Drive, 0.1 miles south of East Cork Street (Virginia Route 657), on the right when traveling south.
On June 25th, 1950, North Korea launched an unprovoked invasion into South Korea, across the 38th Parallel. President Truman, with United Nations backing, committed U.S. Forces to counter the invasion. The U.S. led troops established a defensive . . . Map (db m235660) HM
111 Virginia, Winchester — The Pritchard HouseA Family Caught in the Midst of War!
Near Battle Park Drive, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
The large brick dwelling before you is the Pritchard House, built by Steven C. Pritchard, Jr. and his son Samuel R. Pritchard. During the Civil War, Samuel, his wife Helen, and their two small children occupied the house. Fighting swirled around . . . Map (db m2295) HM
112 Virginia, Winchester — The Second Battle of KernstownTwo Future U.S. Presidents Fought at Kernstown
Near Battle Park Drive, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Colonel James A. Mulligan’s Union command of 1,800 men encamped on these heights on the night of July 23-24, 1864. When Confederate cavalry drove Union cavalry back toward Kernstown on the morning of the 24th, Mulligan deployed two cannon on this . . . Map (db m154717) HM
113 Virginia, Winchester — The Second Battle of KernstownTwo U.S. Presidents Fought at Kernstown
On Battle Park Drive, 0.5 miles west of Saratoga Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Colonel James A. Mulligan's Union command of 1,800 men encamped on these heights on the night of July 23, 1864, when Confederate cavalry drove Union cavalry back toward Kernstown on the morning of the 24th, Mulligan deployed two cannons on the . . . Map (db m159178) HM
114 Virginia, Winchester — The Third Battle of Winchester
On Mt Hebron Drive at Confederate Cemetery Drive, on the left when traveling east on Mt Hebron Drive.
(The Battle of the Opequon) September 19, 1864 The decisive assault in the campaign set in motion by General Grant to free the Shenandoah Valley from the control of the Confederacy took place here. This high ground was part of Winchester’s . . . Map (db m2660) HM
115 Virginia, Winchester — The Virginia Woolen Company and Lewis Jones Knitting MillTextiles, Transportation, and Technology
On East Piccadilly Street at North East Lane, on the right when traveling east on East Piccadilly Street.
Born near Burnt Factory in Frederick Co., Virginia in 1867, Ed Johnston was determined to escape the life of a farm laborer. He learned the mechanic's trade at the Middletown Carriage Factory, and by age 25 worked in the B&O Railroad shops in . . . Map (db m96109) HM
116 Virginia, Winchester — The Wilbur M. Feltner Building
On North Loudoun Street just north of East Boscawan Street, on the right when traveling north.
This complex, formerly known as 9 Court Square, was acquired in 1995 by F&M Bank-Winchester, and renamed The Wilbur M. Feltner Building by the Bank's Board of Directors on the 14th day of April, 1997. Renovated from 1995-1997, these historic . . . Map (db m150621) HM
117 Virginia, Winchester — The Winchester Star
On East Boscawen Street just west of South Cameron Street (U.S. 522), on the right when traveling east.
The Winchester Star was published from this building at 33 East Boscawen Street 1913 - 1946.Map (db m171225) HM
Paid Advertisement
118 Virginia, Winchester — The Women of Winchester
Near East Boscawen Street east of South East Lane, on the left when traveling east.
In Honor Of The Women of Winchester The Ladies Confederate Memorial Association Organized in 1865 And Turner Ashby Chapter #184 United Daughters of the Confederacy For Five Generations They Have Cherished the Memory of The . . . Map (db m117486) HM WM
119 Virginia, Winchester — Third Battle of Winchester“Whirling through Winchester:” The Confederate Retreat — 1864 Valley Campaign —
On North East Lane at East Fairfax Lane, on the left when traveling north on North East Lane.
About 5 P.M. on September 19, 1864, the final, chaotic stages of the Third Battle of Winchester engulfed this area. After a day of combat east and north of the city, Confederate Gen. Jubal Early’s outnumbered men were flanked, broken, and forced to . . . Map (db m96107) HM
120 Virginia, Winchester — J-4 — Third Battle of Winchester
On National Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling east.
Near here Early, facing east, took his last position on September 19, 1864. About sundown he was attacked and driven from it, retreating south. Presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley served in this engagement on the Union side.Map (db m2656) HM
121 Virginia, Winchester — Thirty-Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers
On National Avenue (Business State Highway 7) at Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling east on National Avenue.
(Front):Thirty-Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers our comrades fell in the campaigns of 1864. These lie buried in the valley in unknown graves. Erected Sept. 19th, 1884 Grover's Division - Third Brigade (North side): First Sergeant, . . . Map (db m81312) HM
122 Virginia, Winchester — Thirty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry
Near National Avenue (State Highway 7) at Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m26183) HM
123 Virginia, Winchester — Thomas, Sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron
Near West Boscawen Street.
Under this spot repose the remains of Thomas, Sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron Son of Thomas, Fifth Lord Fairfax and Cathrine Culpeper, his wife. Born at Leeds Castle, County Kent, England, October 22, 1693, Died at his proprietary . . . Map (db m91900) HM
124 Virginia, Winchester — Veterans MemorialMt Hebron Cemetery
Near Boscawen Street at East Lane.
This Memorial And Hallowed Ground Is Dedicated To All Veterans for Their Unselfish Patriotism, For Their Preservation Of Our Freedom, For The Security Of Our Country And For The Advancement Of The American Ideals Of Life, Liberty . . . Map (db m142858) WM
125 Virginia, Winchester — Virginia
Near Confederate Cemetery Drive at Handley Drive, on the right when traveling north.
(Left Side):In memory of the 398 Virginia soldiers. Lying in this cemetery. Who fell in defence of constitutional liberty and the sovereignty of their state. From 1861 to 1865. A.D. (Back):Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori. . . . Map (db m26643) HM
126 Virginia, Winchester — War of 1812 VeteransMt. Hebron Cemetery
Near Boscawen St at S East Lane.
Private Frederick A. Aulick • Private Frederick Barley • Private John Carter • Private Michael Copenhaver • Private James Holliday • Private Isaac Kurtz • Private John Price • Captain Henry S G Tucker • Private Philip Young • Private Henry Baker • . . . Map (db m142852) HM WM
Paid Advertisement
127 Virginia, Winchester — Washington Becomes a Burgess for Frederick County
Near West Cork Street (Route 50) just east of South Braddock Street (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling west.
"Mr. Washington presented to the House, according to order, a bill to prevent hogs running at large within the Town of Winchester or limits thereof."
On July 24, 1758, the freeholders of Frederick County . . . Map (db m150626) HM
128 Virginia, Winchester — Washington’s Office
On Cork Street at Braddock Street (U.S. 11) on Cork Street.
While constructing Fort Loudoun, George Washington used the center room of this building as an office from the fall of 1755 until he moved into the fort in December 1756. He was a Colonel in the Virginia Militia and responsible for protecting . . . Map (db m2648) HM
129 Virginia, Winchester — Washington's Well
Near North Loudon Street at Clark Street, on the left when traveling north.
This well was dug with manpower and black powder under the supervision of George Washington inside the walls of Fort Loudoun, which was established in 1756.Map (db m73544) HM
130 Virginia, Winchester — Welcome to a Special PlaceAbrams Creek Wetlands Preserve — City of Winchester, Virginia —
Near Meadow Branch Avenue just north of Handley Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
You've come at the right time. Any season, at any time of day, is the right time to enjoy the Preserve and discover some of its secrets. Please stay on the path, place litter in trash cans, clean up after your dog, and leave the plants and . . . Map (db m159186) HM
131 Virginia, Winchester — WinchesterThe Valley Campaigns — 1862 & 1864 Valley Campaigns —
On North Cameron Street (Business U.S. 522) at East Boscawen Street, on the right when traveling north on North Cameron Street.
Winchester’s location at the north end of the Shenandoah Valley made it a place of strategic importance during the Civil War. From here, roads led north and east threatening Washington, D.C., and the Valley Turnpike led south and west endangering . . . Map (db m2657) HM
132 Virginia, Winchester — Winchester National Cemetery
Near National Avenue (Virginia Route 7) at Fairview Ave, on the right when traveling east.
National Cemetery Winchester National cemetery was established in 1866 on the site of the Third Battle of Winchester. Soon after the federal government created the 5-acre cemetery, remains were moved here from the battlefields at . . . Map (db m130166) HM

132 entries matched your criteria. Entries 101 through 132 are listed above. ⊲ Previous 100
 
 
CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
May. 20, 2024