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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UMI_stokesville-historical_Mount-Solon-VA.html
The village of Stokesville, established by 1901,
became a boomtown after the Chesapeake Western
Railway was extended here in 1902. Tram lines
into the mountains brought timber to the rail
head. Lumber mills, bark tanneries, a stave and
headin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKAP_highland-county-augusta-county_Manila-VA.html
Highland County. Formed in 1847 from Pendleton and Bath, and given its name because of its mountains. The Battle of McDowell, 1862, was fought in this county.
Augusta County. Formed in 1738 from Orange and named for Augusta, Princess of Wales a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAYE_healing-the-wounds_Marietta-VA.html
After surviving the Battle of McDowell, in which he lost many comrades, Lt. "Shep" Pryor was later wounded in battle near Culpepper, Virginia. He survived the war, returned to his beloved Penelope, and became Sheriff of Sumter County, Georgia. Lt.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAYD_we-had-a-hardscrabble-up_Marietta-VA.html
Union forces now occupied Fort Johnson and were moving to capture Staunton. "Stonewall" Jackson, moving with speed and secrecy, had arrived at the foot of Shenandoah Mountain and moved west to defeat Union Generals John C. Fremont and R.H. Milroy …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAYC_to-go-wee-did-not-know-where_Marietta-VA.html
On April 20, 1862, the Confederate garrison left Fort Johnson to protect Staunton, and to avoid being cut off from the rear by another advancing Union Army. Lt. Pryor describes the retreat from the mountain.
Camp at Westview, 7 milN, Of Staunto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAYA_wee-are-now-looking-out-for-a-fight_Marietta-VA.html
Camp Shenandoah
April 18th, 1862
My Dear Penelope,
I take the opportunity this evening to write you a few lines to let you know that I am yet in the land of the living &, thank God, enjoying good health.
Wee are now looking out for a f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAY9_tolerable-well-fortified_Marietta-VA.html
My Dear Penelope
Wee are now tolerable well fortified; got 12 pieces of cannon and places all fixed for the men to shoot from; that is, fortifications for cannon with openings to shoot through so the men can man the cannon and not be exposed to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAY7_wee-are-faring-badly_Rock-Hill-VA.html
Camp Shenandoah
April 9th, 1862
My Dear Penelope,
I take the opportunity this morning to write you a few lines to let you know that I am yet in the land of the living and enjoying good health. I thought last week that it was done snowing …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAY6_it-was-cold-business_Rock-Hill-VA.html
February 23, 1862
My Dear Penelope,
I write a few lines this morning to let you know that I am well & doing as well as I have since Iv been in the service.
Well, Dear, wee had an alarm Friday knight about two oclock, and the way wee got a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAY5_fort-edward-johnson_Rock-Hill-VA.html
On April 19, 1862, General Johnson, with General Lee's approval, moved our regiment from Allegheny Mountain to Shenandoah Mountain. To protect ourselves from Yankee bullets, we dug about a mile of trench in this rocky ground. We then opened our fi…