First Battle of Winchester - Winchester VA
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 10.167 W 078° 10.796
17S E 743631 N 4339369
May 25, 1862 between Confederates under Brig. Gen. T.J. “Stonewall” Jackson and the Federals under Maj. Gen. N.P. Banks began just south of this site.
Waymark Code: WM13C1P
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2020
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First Battle of Winchester-May 25, 1862 between Confederates under Brig. Gen. T.J. “Stonewall” Jackson and the Federals under Maj. Gen. N.P. Banks began just south of this site. The Federals were driven in retreat through Winchester’s streets with loss of stores and many prisoners.
Confederates engaged, 16,000, casualties 400. Federals engaged, 8,000, casualties 2017.
LOCATION: Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Jubal Early Drive and Valley Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Jubal Early Drive. Located at the side entrance to the First Bank, Winchester Financial Center, 1835 Valley Ave. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1835 Valley Ave, Winchester VA 22601, United States of America.
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