Third Battle of Winchester - Winchester VA
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Don.Morfe
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Marker is located on Berryville Pike, Winchester VA in Frederick County. Marker number is J-3.
Waymark Code: WM18N4E
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2023
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Third Battle Of Winchester-Here Confederate forces under General Jubal A. Early, facing east, received the attack of Sheridan's army at noon on September 19, 1864. Early repulsed the attack and countercharged, breaking the Union line. Only prompt action by General Emroy Upton in changing front saved the Union forces from disaster. At 3 P.M. Sheridan made a second attack, driving Early back to Winchester.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1988
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Department of Conservation and Historic Resources
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate
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