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|  Hupp House - Strasburg, VA
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Also known as Frontier Fort or Hupp Homestead, it is an early stone house which afforded protection against Indian attacks. posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 3/3/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Frontier Fort
in Virginia Historical Markers House built to withstand Indian attacks. posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 2/15/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Banks’ Fort
in Virginia Historical Markers Defensive earthworks constructed nearby during US Civil War posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 2/15/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Trenches on Hupp’s Hill
in Virginia Historical Markers Trenches dug during US Civil War posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 2/15/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Battle of Cedar Creek
in Virginia Historical Markers Reclaiming the bridge allowed Union forces to retake war supplies. posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 2/15/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Fort Bowman - A-55
in Virginia Historical Markers Stone house in region was built in 1753 - likely to protect against Indian attacks. posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 2/15/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Frederick County / Shenandoah County - Z-178
in Virginia Historical Markers Description of the two countries. posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 2/15/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Battle of Fisher’s Hill - A-22
in Virginia Historical Markers Early continues to be pushed south during US Civil War posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 2/15/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Battle of Cedar Creek
in Virginia Historical Markers This marker describes the Battle of Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864. The Union Maj. General Philip H. Sheridan was camped here when Confederate Lt. Gen Jubal A. Early and his forces launched a surprise attack on the Sheridan's forces. posted by: pixieslayer location: Virginia date approved: 7/27/2006 last visited: 2/15/2012 |
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|  Fisher's Hill Battlefield
in Civil War Discovery Trail Sites Site of the 1864 battle between Union General Philip Sheridan and Confederate General Jubal Early. This is a self-guided walking tour (about 1/2 hour) in the Shenandoah Valley. posted by: Arby Geo location: Virginia date approved: 12/25/2006 last visited: never |
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|  Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove - Middletown, VA
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Large farming plantation built 1797 that is now a historical trust property. Battle of Cedar Creek was fought on the property. posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 4/9/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Belle Grove - Middletown, VA
in Homesteads Belle Grove is the plantation established by Major Isaac Hite in late 18th century, which farmed the rich valley soil to produce grain and livestock. posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 4/11/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Tomb of an Unknown Soldier
in Virginia Historical Markers This marker is near where the Battle of Cedar Creek was fought on October 19, 1864. Following that battle, this area remained under Federal Control. The mountain top to the southeast was used as a signal station by both armies during the Civil War. At the top of that mountain is the tomb of an unknown soldier. posted by: pixieslayer location: Virginia date approved: 7/27/2006 last visited: 2/15/2012 |
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|  Battle of Cedar Creek - Middletown, Virginia
in Battlefields Battle of Cedar Creek - Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, Middletown, Virginia posted by: Rivers End location: Virginia date approved: 1/15/2008 last visited: 6/6/2011 |
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|  Battle of Fisher’s Hill - A-23
in Virginia Historical Markers Wounding of Adjutant-General A.S. Pendleton posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 2/15/2012 last visited: never |
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|  State Fish Hatchery
in Virginia Historical Markers This Marker is located along the Eastbound side of Route 55 a mile or so north of the George Washington Forest. posted by: flyingmoose location: Virginia date approved: 6/8/2006 last visited: never |
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|  Battle of Cedar Creek - General Early
in Virginia Historical Markers A marker indicating General Early's position before being routed by Sheridan at Cedar Creek. posted by: Perpetual Traveler location: Virginia date approved: 2/24/2008 last visited: 2/24/2008 |
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|  Action of Tom’s Brook - A-25
in Virginia Historical Markers Cavalry skirmish during US Civil War posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 2/15/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Executions of Mosby's Men
in Virginia Historical Markers Located along the southbound side of 340/55 this marker stands next to another marker (J 11). Both have been replaced (see attached webpage for the old marker) and updated with more info. This Replacement marker nad been paid for by federal TEA-21 funding December 2004. Parking is easily accessed right along the road, there is even some good fishing spots nearby.
Even though this marker states 2004, the original marker was placed 1950, not sure if that was the first, if you have any additiona posted by: flyingmoose location: Virginia date approved: 6/8/2006 last visited: 9/9/2011 |
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|  Guard Hill Engagement
in Virginia Historical Markers Right next to marker J9 this marker is along the southbound side of route 340/55. Parking is easy and the view of the river valley is decent. posted by: flyingmoose location: Virginia date approved: 6/8/2006 last visited: 9/9/2011 |
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|  The Battle of Front Royal: Guard Hill
in Civil War Discovery Trail Sites After being chased across the Shenandoah River by the Confederate army during the Battle of Front Royal, the Federals attempted to cover their retreat and slow down the pursuit from a position overlooking the river at Guard Hill. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 5/2/2012 last visited: never |
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|  Recreational Center of Front Royal - J-12
in Virginia Historical Markers Origins of the Front Royal Golf Club posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 8/24/2010 last visited: never |
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|  The McKay Home - J-7
in Virginia Historical Markers McKay was one of the first settlers in Warren County posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 9/10/2011 last visited: never |
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|  The Battle of Front Royal: The Bridges
in Civil War Discovery Trail Sites The Union army retreated across the Shenandoah River and attempted to burn the bridges behind them to slow the Confederate pursuit during the Battle of Front Royal. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 5/1/2012 last visited: never |
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|  The Battle of Front Royal: Richardson's Hill
in Civil War Discovery Trail Sites Union Col. Kenly made a last stand to hold Front Royal against Confederate Gen. Jackson's advancing troops. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 5/1/2012 last visited: never |
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