First Battle of Winchester Virginia historical marker 7-A

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The First Battle of Winchester Virginia historical marker 7-A shows the location of the beginning of the First Battle of Winchester, a victory of Confederate General Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson over Union General Nathaniel Banks during the Valley Campaign of 1862. It was placed in 1928 by the Virginia Conservation and Development Commission.

The First Battle of Winchester Virginia historical marker 7-A

From the marker:

No. 7-A

First Battle of
Winchester

Here Stonewall Jackson, in the
early morning of May 25, 1862,
halted his advance guard and
observed the Union position.

Conservation and Development Commission 1928

Location

The marker is on the south side south of Winchester, Virginia on the east side of Valley Avenue (U.S. 11) about 200 yards north of the intersection with Cedar Creek Grade/Weems Lane. (39°09’49.0″N 78°10’58.4″W)