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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2H6_signal-stations_Culpeper-VA.html
The hilltop northeast of this spot is Cole's Hill. The mountain to the west is Mount Pony. Both were used by Pope as signal stations, 1862.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DR_the-battle-of-cedar-mountain_Culpeper-VA.html
As the Confederate line broke, "Stonewall" Jackson stood firm and many of his soldiers witnessed the general as he rallied his troops while other officers motivated their men by pointing out the presence of their commanding general.
"I recollec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DP_the-battle-of-cedar-mountain_Culpeper-VA.html
The fighting turned desperate and many combatants struggled hand-to-hand. Some of Crawford's Federal soldiers passed completely behind the 21st Virginia and entered the road near the Confederate artillery line. Confederate soldier John Worsham of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DJ_mount-pony-signal-station_Culpeper-VA.html
In Aug. 1862, during the Civil War, Union Maj. Gen. John Pope established a signal station on Mount Pony, just northeast of here. On the summit of the mountain, a high scaffold was constructed out of trees for an observation post and a communicati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DA_battle-of-cedar-mountain_Culpeper-VA.html
During the afternoon of 9 Aug. 1862, Confederate Maj. Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's division led by Maj. Gen. Richard S. Ewell and Brig. Gen. Charles S. Winder fought Union troops led by Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks about three miles south. Wi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D9_lee-and-pope_Culpeper-VA.html
To the south is Clark's Mountain, behind which Lee's army was gathered, August 17, 1862. From a signal station on the mountain top Lee looked down on Pope's army, which he wished to attack. Pope, realizing his danger, retired northward.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D6_betty-washington_Culpeper-VA.html
Two miles south is the grave of Betty Washington Lewis, the younger sister of George Washington. She was born in Westmoreland County in 1733 and married Fielding Lewis in May 1750, becoming his second wife. Her husband purchased land in 1752 and b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D5_opening-of-the-gettysburg-campaign_Culpeper-VA.html
On this plain Lee reviewed his cavalry, June 8, 1863. The next day the cavalry battle of Brandy Station was fought. On June 10, Ewell's Corps, from its camp near here, began the march to Pennsylvania.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D4_the-1863-64-winter-encampment_Culpeper-VA.html
War has many faces and the residents of Culpeper County saw them all. Brandy Station played an important role in the Battle of Brandy Station on June 9, 1863, though the Union and Confederate armies never clashed in the streets of the little town.…