The Civil War at Poolesville - Poolesville MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 08.777 W 077° 25.076
18S E 291046 N 4335794
Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker’s Headquarters were established here on June 26, 1863, during the Gettysburg Campaign. Skirmishes occurred here in September, November and December 1862 and July 1864.
Waymark Code: WM15B39
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2021
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TEXT from the Historical Marker placed in front of the 1785 House which is included in the Poolesville Historic District.
The Civil War at Poolesville-Famed commander, Lt. Col. E.V. (“Lige”) White, of the 35th BN Va. Cavalry C.S.A., and many members of his command were natives of this area. This town became the headquarters of Union Brig. Gen. Charles P. Stone’s 12,000-man corps of observation from June 1861, until March 1862. Four regiments from this command fought at Balls Bluff on the Virginia side of the Potomac, six miles from this sign, on October 21, 1861. Col. Edward Baker, of Oregon, was killed and funeral services were held here.
Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker’s Headquarters were established here on June 26, 1863, during the Gettysburg Campaign.
Skirmishes occurred here in September, November and December 1862 and July 1864.
Name of Battle:
Skirmishes at Poolesville MD
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 01/01/1862
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.