Third Battle of Winchester

Frederick County · dedicated 1988 · Rte. 7, opposite junction with Rte. 991

On a hill, approximately one-half mile to the west, Philip H. Sheridan established his final position on September 19, 1864. General Jubal A. Early held the ground one-half mile further to the west. At 4 P.M., Sheridan advanced with massed cavalry and infantry and broke Early's line.

Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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