Stephenson's Depot
Posted by: 
hhoke
N 39° 13.784 W 078° 06.600
17S E 749460 N 4346251
Following the loss the previous day at 2nd Winchester, federal troops retreated north but were cut off on June 15th by Generals Steuart and Nicholl's who occupied the ground in front of the current sign.
Waymark Code: WM7AWP
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2009
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The 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry occupied a hill top just west of the Confederates.
In a separate action, Pa and Md troops tried to use the concealment of a stone wall (still standing) to encircle the confederates but were stopped before they were successful.
Milroy's federal command escaped but opened the way to Lee's invasion of the North culminating in defeat at Gettysburg.
The following year, Sheridan's horseman advanced along the roads and fields here at Stephenson's Depot in their successful advance on Ft. Collier in the battle of 3rd Winchester
Name of Battle:
Stephenson's Depot
Name of War: Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 06/15/1863
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.