Third Battle of Winchester
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Marker outlining the events surrounding Gen Jubal Early's Confederate forces during the third battle on 19 September, 1864.
Waymark Code: WMRXGY
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2016
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The marker is located in the confines of Winchester National Cemetery, just south of the main entrance gates.
It recounts the action of Confederate General Jubal Early's forces during the third battle of Winchester on 19 September, 1864.
Marker text reads:
Third Battle of
Winchester
Near here Early, facing east,
took his last position on Septem-
ber 19, 1864. About sundown he
was attacked and driven from
it, retreating south. Presidents
Rutherford B. Hayes and William
McKinley served in this engage-
ment on the Union side.
Marker Number: J 4
Marker Title: Third Battle of Winchester
Marker Location: Winchester National Cemetery
County or Independent City: Winchester, VA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: State of Virginia
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