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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WGV_first-clash-on-loudoun-soil-historical_Leesburg-VA.html
You are standing within the foundation of a shed used for a bunkhouse early in the war. In the spring and summer of 1861, twenty-one men of Capt. William W. Mead's Loudoun Cavalry (Co. K, 6th Virginia Cavalry) were posted here. The lane behind you…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RBX_battle-of-balls-bluff_Leesburg-VA.html
Just to the east, 1,700 Union troops crossed the Potomac River and clashed with 1,700 Confederates on 21 Oct. 1861. The previous evening, a Union reconnaissance patrol had mistaken a row of trees for Confederate tents. Brig. Gen. Charles Stone ord…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6P_saving-the-declaration-of-independence-the-war-of-1812_Leesburg-VA.html
(Front):Saving the Declaration of IndependenceOn 22 Aug. 1814, two days before British forces entered Washington, Sec. of State James Monroe ordered government records, including the Declaration of Independence, removed to Virginia for safekeeping…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LUH_8th-virginia-volunteer-infantry-regiment_Leesburg-VA.html
This monument is dedicated to the brave men of the 8th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
The 8th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was organized into State Service May 8th, 1861 in Leesburg under the command of Colonel Eppa Hunton. These co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LUF_clinton-hatcher_Leesburg-VA.html
Clinton Hatcher,1840 - 1861Co. F. 8th Va. Regt.C.S.A. fell BravelyDefending hisnative state.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G8B_fighting-for-freedom_Leesburg-VA.html
Four African American Civil War veterans are buried in this cemetery: James Gaskins (39th U.S. Colored Infantry), Joseph Waters (5th Massachusetts Colored Cavalry), William Taylor (1st U.S. Colored Infantry), and John W. Langford (U.S. Navy). The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17AZ_loudoun-county-court-square_Leesburg-VA.html
Before the war, the courthouse square was the location of slave auctions and militia recruiting activities. On October 21, 1861, after the Battle of Ball's Bluff, more than 500 Union prisoners, including Col. Milton Cogswell, 42nd New York Infantr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14TU_carriage-house_Leesburg-VA.html
The Carriage House, built in 1903 during the Eustis period, illustrates the era when the horse drawn carriage was the primary mode of transportation. Today, the Carriage House is the Oatlands Museum Gift Shop and Visitor center.
The Chauffeur's…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11PO_mt-zion-church_Leesburg-VA.html
Mt. Zion Old School Baptist Church was founded in 1851. Just west of the church is a graveyard containing many 19th century grave markers. On July 6, 1864 nearby, Mosby's Rangers attacked and routed 150 Union cavalrymen. Over 100 Union soldiers we…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSE8_lee-comes-to-leesburg_Leesburg-VA.html
On the afternoon of September 4, 1862, five days after the Confederate victory at the Second Battle of Manassas, throngs of well-wishers lined Leesburg's streets, including King Street behind you, to welcome the threadbare but jubilant Army of Nor…