Stephens City

Stephens City is a Virginia historical marker in Frederick County, dedicated 1988.

Frederick County · dedicated 1988 · Rte. 11, at Stephens City post office

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General David Hunter ordered the burning of this town on May 30, 1864; but Major Joseph Streans of the First New York Cavalry prevented it. Error: Note that the text of the marker is incorrect, and should read: General David Hunter ordered the burning of this town on May 30, 1864; but Major Joseph Stearns of the First New York Cavalry prevented it.

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