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Battle of Cedar Mountain 20F |
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 Picture Courtesy of Ken Carpenter
 Picture Courtesy of Ken Carpenter
On August 9, 1962, a Confederate army under “Stonewall” Jackson fought a hot engagement here in the shadow of Cedar Mountain against a Federal force commanded by the brashly confident John Pope. Jackson’s army was much stronger, but a bold Federal advance nearly routed the Confederates. When Jackson’s reserves under A.P. Hill arrived they stabilized the front and then steadily drove the Union army from the field. Although his brilliant exploits as Lee’s right arm were to continue for the none remaining months of his life, Cedar Mountain was the last battle “Stonewall” commanded on his own.
Near here Jackson formed a line of battle and received the attack of Banks' Corps of Popes' Army. From here he attacked inn turn, driving the Union force Northward.
Route 657 .2 mile West of Route 15 Culpeper County Virginia
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