The Battle of McDowell McDowell Battlefield Trail - McDowell VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 19.466 W 079° 27.950
17S E 634103 N 4242925
The marker is located in the Civil War Preservation's Trust McDowell Battlefield, U.S. 250, Mc Dowell, VA USA 24458.
Waymark Code: WM18WXR
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2023
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TEXT ON THE MARKER
The Battle of McDowell-McDowell Battlefield Trail--“God blessed our arms with victory at McDowell yesterday...” Major General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson to his wife Anna.
The McDowell Battlefield Trail is a 1.5 -mile hike that will take you to the battleline on top of Sitlington’s Hill—the scene of heavy fighting on May 8, 1862. Sitlington’s Hill is a spur of Bull Pasture Mountain, so the climb is very steep and should be made with caution. The trail is marked by blue blazes on trees along the route. The hike takes approximately two hours for a round trip.
Name of Battle:
Battle of McDowell
Name of War: U. S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 05/08/1862
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.