Rude’s Hill Action A27 Virginia historical marker

Mount Jackson to Rude’s Hill

The Rude’s Hill Action A27 Virginia historical marker is in between Mount Jackson and New Market, Virginia. It was erected in 1948 by the Virginia Conservation & Development Commission. Nearby markers include Cavalry Engagement, Jackson at Rude’s Hill, Rude’s Hill and Rude’s Hill – Knoll of Refuge and Attack.

The Rude's Hill Action A27 Virginia historical marker is in between Mount Jackson and New Market, Virginia.

From the marker:

A27
Rude’s Hill Action

Rude’s Hill was reached by two divisions of Sheridan’s Union cavalry following the Confederate General Jubal A. Early, on November 22, 1864. Early promptly took position on the hill to oppose them. The cavalry, charging across the flats, were repulsed in a sharp action and fell back northward.

Erected 1927 by the Virginia Conservation Commission

Location:
A group of five Civil War markers are at Rude’s Hill, on the west side of the Valley Pike (U.S. 11) about 2.5 milles south of Mount Jackson and 3.5 miles north of New Market, Virginia. (38°42’09.8″N 78°38’55.1″W)