VA-J3 Third Battle of Winchester

Marker text: THIRD BATTLE OF WINCHESTER

Here Confederate forces under General Jubal A. Early, facing east, received the attack of Sheridan's army at noon on September 19, 1864. Early repulsed the attack and countercharged, breaking the Union line. Only prompt action by General Emroy Upton in changing front saved the Union forces from disaster. At 3 P.M. Sheridan made a second attack, driving Early back to Winchester.

Department of Conservation and Historic Resources, 1988.