The Stribling House - Charles Town WV
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 39° 17.435 W 077° 51.307
18S E 253764 N 4352910
Union General Phillip Sheridan used this home as his headquarters during the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WM12ZYT
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2020
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Inscription: The Stribling House circa 1840- Union General Phillip Sheridan used this home as his headquarters during the Civil War. On the 17th of September, 1864 Sheridan met Gen. U.S. Grant here to plan the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
Group that erected the marker: The Charles Town Historic Landmark Commission
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 417 E Washington Street Charles Town , WV USA 25414
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