Bushong Farm - U.S. Civil War - New Market VA
N 38° 39.790 W 078° 40.087
17S E 702888 N 4281979
A house and barn on a family farm were converted to field hospitals after the Battle of New Market in the spring of 1864.
Waymark Code: WMBNYQ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2011
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On May 15, 1864, during the
Battle Of New Market
in Virginia, the Bushong Farm was caught in the crossfire. Jacob Bushong and his family took refuge in the cellar as the Confederate troops and newly-recruited VMI cadets charged by to counterattack Union fire in the orchard. The Confederate army ultimately forced the Federals to retreat, but the cost was high resulting in hundreds of casualties.
The Bushong house and barn were converted into field hospitals. According to the VMI New Market Home Page
, the house served as a hospital for a week which left permanent bloodstains on the floors¹ and the barn was a hospital for both Confederate and Union soldiers.²
The Bushong Farm is located at the New Market State Historical Park. There is a historical marker near the house. The park is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. See General Admission Rates
for the latest fees.
¹ Bushong Farm
² The Barn