Battle of Port Republic

Battle of Port Republic (HM1BG)

Location: Port Republic, VA 24471 Rockingham County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 18.128', W 78° 46.031'

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The cross road here roughgly divides the Confederate and Union lines in the battle of JUne 9, 1862. Jackson attacked Shields, coming southward to join Fremont, but was repulsed. Reinforced by Ewell, Jackson attacked again and drove Shields from the field. At the same time he burned the bridge at Port Republic, preventing Fremont from coming to Shields' aid.
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HM NumberHM1BG
Series This marker is part of the Battlefield Trails - Civil War series
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Marker NumberJD-10
Year Placed1941
Placed ByVirginia Conservation Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, September 8th, 2014 at 5:53am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 695239 N 4241696
Decimal Degrees38.30213333, -78.76718333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 18.128', W 78° 46.031'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 18' 7.68" N, 78° 46' 1.86" W
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Area Code(s)540
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2828-2844 US-340, Port Republic VA 24471, US
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