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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Shenandoah County

 
Clickable Map of Shenandoah County, Virginia and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Shenandoah County, VA (246) Frederick County, VA (232) Page County, VA (105) Rockingham County, VA (114) Warren County, VA (45) Hardy County, WV (44)  ShenandoahCounty(246) Shenandoah County (246)  FrederickCounty(232) Frederick County (232)  PageCounty(105) Page County (105)  RockinghamCounty(114) Rockingham County (114)  WarrenCounty(45) Warren County (45)  HardyCountyWest Virginia(44) Hardy County (44)
Woodstock is the county seat for Shenandoah County
Adjacent to Shenandoah County, Virginia
      Frederick County (232)  
      Page County (105)  
      Rockingham County (114)  
      Warren County (45)  
      Hardy County, West Virginia (44)  
 
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201 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — Strasburg Stone & Earthenware Mfg. Co.440 East King Street
On East King Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Strasburg Stone & Earthenware Mfg. Co has been registered as a Virginia Historic . . . Map (db m158550) HM
202 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — AB 4 — Sunset Hill School
On Sunset Street, 0.1 miles west of Capon Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Queen Street School, one of the first schools in Shenandoah County for African Americans, had opened in Strasburg by 1875. After a fire in 1929, a new school known as Sunset Hill was built here ca. 1930 to serve grades 1-7. Because the county . . . Map (db m171234) HM
203 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — The Great Train RaidReenactment - May 29, 2011
Near East King Street east of Acton Place, on the right when traveling west.
This image, entitled Heavy Traffic on the Valley Pike, is the third in a series of paintings by renowned historical artist Mort Künsler, depicting the arrival in Strasburg of disassembled locomotives seized by Confederate forces under Col. . . . Map (db m73820) HM
204 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — The Great Train Raid of 1861
On East King Street (Virginia Route 44), on the left when traveling west.
Jackson captured engines from Martinsburg, W.VA. and had them pulled by horse teams across the roads to Strasburg, near here, they were set on rails and sent south for the Confederate cause.Map (db m15542) HM
205 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — The Shenandoah Valley / Battle of Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles west of Signal Knob Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The Shenandoah Valley Welcome to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, renowned in story and song. The valley has been home to American Indians and early settlers from Germany, Ireland, and Scotland who followed the Indians' Warrior Path and turned . . . Map (db m159054) HM
206 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — This Fertile Land
On East King Street (U.S. 11) east of South Holliday Street, on the right when traveling east.
This fertile land along the Shenandoah River, in the shadow of the Massanutten Mountain, was settled in the 1730s by courageous Germanic people in search of liberty and prosperity. Known variously in early days as Staufferstadt, Stover Town and . . . Map (db m73843) HM
207 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — CWK 1 — Trail HeadHow Strata Shaped Strategy: The Hupp's Hill Civil War/Karst Interpretive Walking Trail
Near Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles west of Signal Knob Drive, on the right when traveling west.
On 13 October 1864, Confederate probing actions triggered a "short but sharp" engagement with Federal troops headquartered at Cedar Creek, two miles north of this position. Six days later, Jubal Early re-engaged enemy forces, directing a . . . Map (db m159052) HM
208 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — Train Heist"Iron Monsters" in Strasburg
On East King Street (Virginia Route 55) east of Acton Place, on the right when traveling east.
Standing here throughout the summer of 1861, you would have witnessed extraordinary sights and heard the sound of pounding hooves and wooden wheels groaning under the weight of steel as horses pulled hundreds of tons of locomotives and railroad cars . . . Map (db m249104) HM
209 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — A-19 — Trenches On Hupp’s Hill
On Valley Pike (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles south of Signal Knob Drive, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
These trenches were constructed by Sheridan in the autumn of 1864 while campaigning against Early.Map (db m645) HM
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210 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — A-19 — Trenches On Hupp's Hill
On Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles west of Signal Knob Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Hupp's Hill was a strategically significant site occupied at different times by Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. Union troops under Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan constructed extensive trenches here after defeated Lt. Gen. Jubal A. . . . Map (db m159032) HM
211 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Strasburg — CWK 5 — Winter QuartersHow Strata Shaped Strategy: The Hupp's Hill Civil War/Karst Interpretive Walking Trail
Near Old Valley Pike, 0.2 miles west of Signal Knob Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Although the winter camp at Hupp's Hill was less extensive than the one pictured above, the layout was fairly typical. Two brigades of the Federal VI Corps, 2nd Division, began erecting small log huts, stables, quartermaster stores, divisional . . . Map (db m159491) HM
212 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Toms Brook — A-25 — Action of Toms Brook
On Valley Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south.
Here Early's Cavalry under Rosser and Lomax was driven back by Sheridan's cavalry under Torbert, October 9, 1864.Map (db m50315) HM
213 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Toms Brook — Toms BrookSunday, October 9th — 1864 Valley Campaign
Near Park Lane at Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
During the evening of October 8, 1864, Gen. Lunsford L. Lomax reached this position with two brigades of Confederate cavalry commanded by Gen. Bradley T. Johnson and Col. William L. "Mudwall" Jackson. Gen. Wesley Merritt, in command of the Union . . . Map (db m249063) HM
214 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — 1660 Northern Neck Proprietary
On Lupton Road.
The Colonial American Story of land ownership is both complex and convoluted. The land that is now Seven Bends State Park is part of a history that includes an exiled King, and absentee gentry, law suits, a land agent “King,” and a woman who took . . . Map (db m246829) HM
215 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — 1LT Charles Bare Gatewood6th U.S. Cavalry
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) at Locust Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street.
Born on this site, April 6, 1853, the son of John Gatewood, Publisher of the Shenandoah Herald, Charles received his basic education in Woodstock and Harrisonburg, and was teaching school in Harrisonburg when he received his appointment to the . . . Map (db m89305) HM
216 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Civil War SuperhighwayThe Valley Pike — Virginia Civil War Trails —
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) south of West Locust Street, on the right when traveling south.
The road behind you is US Route 11. Today it looks very ordinary, but in the 19th century it was an engineering marvel. During that time, travelers were often hampered by poor roads that were narrow, difficult to traverse, and plagued by choking . . . Map (db m249582) HM
217 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Confederate MemorialC.S.A. — 1861 - 1865 —
Near Benchoff Drive, 0.1 miles west of South Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
Sons of Virginia N. Carolina Georgia S. Carolina Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Could bleed and die, but not with honor part. Unknown This voiceless stone in deathless song shall tell. . . . Map (db m158488) WM
218 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — County of ShenandoahCreated 1772
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Court Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Formerly Beckford Parrish, Dunmore, ShenandoMap (db m158509) HM
219 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Edinburg
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Edinburg Mill escaped the fire of Sheridan's burning campaign due to the bravery of two young women. Camp Roosevelt, the first Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the nation, early nearby in 1933.Map (db m158521) HM
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220 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Fanny Stone
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just south of West Locust Street, on the right when traveling south.
This stone was originally used to keep carriages and buggy traffic from turning too sharply onto the very narrow street called Effinger's Alley, now known as Locust Street. The stone reportedly received its name because local folks would sit on it . . . Map (db m158518) HM
221 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — John Peter Gabriel MuhlenbergOctober 1, 1746 - October 1, 1807
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) at East Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Clergyman, Soldier, Statesman Major General, VIII Virginia Regiment "A time to pray…a time to fight" January 23, 1776Map (db m73764) HM WM
222 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — A-41 — Last Indian-Settler Conflict
On Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles north of Narrow Passage Creek Bridge, on the right when traveling north.
A series of conflicts between settlers and Native Americans, including the French and Indian War, the Cherokee War, and Pontiac’s War, occurred along the western frontier of the colonies. The last documented clash in the Shenandoah Valley took place . . . Map (db m42869) HM
223 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Lest We Forget
On South Main Street (U.S. 11) just south of West Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, Inc. In memory of the men who made the Supreme Sacrifice In World War I 1917 - 1918 Paul C. Anderson • Milford J. Bolner • Russell A. Brill • Arthur B. Christian • Jessie W. . . . Map (db m158501) WM
224 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Lieutenant Colonel A.S. "Sandie" Pendleton C.S.A.
On Dingledine Street at South Muhlenberg Street, on the right when traveling east on Dingledine Street.
While serving as Jubal A. Early's Chief of Staff and directing the rear-guard of the 2nd Corp. of the Army of Northern Virginia after the Battle of Fisher's Hill, Lt. Col. A.S. Pendleton was wounded Sept. 22, 1864, near the four-mile house at Mt. . . . Map (db m169933) HM
225 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — A-85 — Mabel Lee Walton and Sigma Sigma Sigma
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) at Locust Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
The Mabel Lee Walton House at 225 N. Muhlenberg Street is the national headquarters of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, founded in 1898 at the State Female Normal School at Farmville (now Longwood University). The Walton family built the house in . . . Map (db m117603) HM
226 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Mount Jackson
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Originally Mt. Pleasant, renamed in 1826 for Andrew Jackson who became president in 1828. 1861 - A Confederate hospital built with 500 beds. Confederate cemetery was established nearby.Map (db m158503) HM
227 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — A-126 — Mt. Zion Methodist Church
On North Church Street at E. Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street.
Inspired by visits from traveling preachers, African Americans organized what would become Mt. Zion United Methodist Church ca. 1867. The congregation acquired the framework of a former German Reformed Church in 1869, moved it to this site, and used . . . Map (db m127778) HM
228 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Murphy House
On Dingledine Street at South Muhlenberg Street, on the right when traveling east on Dingledine Street.
On this site once stood the home of the Murphy family, cited by a Civil War historian as "A house of beauty, graciousness and boundless hospitality...the home of all Confederates in need."Map (db m169932) HM
229 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — New Market
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
6,000 Yankee troops defeated by 4,000 Confederate troops including 257 VMI cadets in Battle of New Market, 1864. Known for five carriage factories after the Civil War, including Clinedinst's and Cushman's.Map (db m158507) HM
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230 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Reformed Church in the United StatesSynod of the Potomac, Classis of Virginia — St. Paul's Reformed Church, Woodstock, Virginia —
On East Spring Street at South Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west on East Spring Street.
Members of the Reformed Church were among the first settlers of the Shenandoah Valley. The Rev. Michael Schlatter, Superintendent of Missions, visited a Reformed Congregation here on May 11, 1748. The Classis of Virginia was organized . . . Map (db m158492) HM
231 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Shenandoah County Courthouse
Near North Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Shenandoah County's native limestone courthouse was built in 1795 with brick additions in 1871 and 1886. In 1927, portico and columns were added giving the Federal Styled building a Greek revival front. It is the oldest courthouse in continuous use . . . Map (db m73774) HM
232 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Shenandoah County Jail
Near North Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
The first Shenandoah County Jail was a log structure. The building shown here was built of native limestone in the 18th century. In 1906, it was demolished to make way for a brick jail, which served the county until it was replaced by the present . . . Map (db m73775) HM
233 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Strasburg
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
Part of Jackson's 1862 Valley Campaign and Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864. 1760 to early 1900s pottery was chief industry - 17 potteries produced earthen and stoneware items.Map (db m158505) HM
234 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — The oldest business in WoodstockThe Shenandoah Valley-Herald
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) when traveling north.
Combining two of Virginia’s oldest weekly newspapers. Shenandoah Valley Est. 1806 – Woodstock Herald Est. 1817.Map (db m117602) HM
235 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — This Building ofNative Limestone Erected in 1796
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Is the oldest courthouse now in use west of the Blue Ridge. A few rods southeast from here stood the church in which Peter Muhlenberg preached his martial sermon and made his famous call to arms in 1776. Thomas Marshall Sr. and Thomas Marshall Jr., . . . Map (db m4279) HM
236 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Toms Brook
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Only town in the US by this name. Confederate Gen. Jubal Early took on Sheridan in the Battle of Toms Brook in 1864, part of Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign.Map (db m158504) HM
237 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Town of EdinburgIncorporated 1852
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Formerly Shyrock & EdenburgMap (db m158514) HM
238 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Town of Mount JacksonIncorporated 1826
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Formerly Mount PleasantMap (db m158513) HM
239 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Town of New MarketChartered 1796
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
First known as CrossroadsMap (db m158512) HM
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240 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Town of StrasburgEstablished 1761
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Formerly Funkstown, Funk's Mill, Pot TownMap (db m158517) HM
241 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Town of WoodstockFounded 1752
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Established as Muellerstadt 1761Map (db m158516) HM
242 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Welcome to Woodstock's Lovework
On South Main Street (U.S. 11) just south of West Hughes Street, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to Woodstock's LOVEwork! This 2018 public art installation is part of our ArtStock program. This installation is made possible through a partnership with Massanutten Academy, Virginia Tourism Corporation, Woodstock . . . Map (db m158491) HM
243 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Woodstock1752
On North Main Street / Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south.
County seat of Shenandoah Scene of Peter Muhlenburg's Famous call to arms 1776 Oldest Court House west of the Blue Ridge 1795 First Clerk was Thomas Marshall, Father of Chief Justice John Marshall ——— Turn at Court House square and . . . Map (db m4277) HM
244 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Woodstock1752
On South Main Street / Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north.
County seat of Shenandoah Scene of Peter Muhlenburg's Famous call to arms 1776 Oldest Court House west of the Blue Ridge 1795 First Clerk was Thomas Marshall, Father of Chief Justice John Marshall ——— Turn at Court House square and . . . Map (db m89298) HM
245 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — Woodstock
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) just north of West Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
Charter sponsored by George Washington 1761. Lt. Charles Gatewood is credited with convincing Apache Indian leader Geronimo to surrender. John Ignatius von Effinger served as George Washington's bodyguard.Map (db m158508) HM
246 Virginia, Shenandoah County, Woodstock — WoodstockExecution and “the Burning” — 1864 Valley Campaign
On West Court Street at School Street, on the right when traveling east on West Court Street. Reported missing.
In the midst of the 1864 Valley Campaign, Woodstock bore witness to the horrors of war. Plagued by raiding parties of Confederate partisan rangers, guerrillas and bushwhackers, Union General Philip H. Sheridan issued orders by mid-August to execute . . . Map (db m214994) HM

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