Early's Last Battle
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 38° 04.382 W 078° 54.194
17S E 683917 N 4215994
Last cavalry battle of the Shenandoah Valley campaign during the US Civil War
Waymark Code: WMCHN7
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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W-160
Early's Last Battle
On the ridge west of Waynesboro occurred the last engagement of Confederate forces commanded by Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early. Portions of Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan's army, including cavalry led by Maj. Gen. George A. Custer, attacked and routed Confederate troops under Brig. Gen. Gabriel C. Wharton. Early and the remnants of his army retreated, leaving Sheridan in control and ending the Shenandoah Valley campaigns.

Located at the intersection of the residential street of DuPont Circle and Highway US250 - next to a maple tree. Park along DuPont Circle to take visit photo.

Marker Number: W-160

Marker Title: Early's Last Battle

Marker Location: At corner of US250 and DuPont Circle by maple tree

County or Independent City: Waynesboro

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources, 1989
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