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A general overview of the various units involved in the fighting at Falling Waters has been super-imposed over a modern-day road map of northern Berkeley County in order to provide some perspective of where the battle took place.
American Battlefield Trust’s map of the Battle of Falling Waters. On the morning of July 14, 1863, The Confederate division of Brig. Gen. Henry Heth, acting as a rearguard for the Army of Northern Virginia retreating from Gettysburg, defended the pontoon bridge crossing opposite Falling Waters, Virginia five miles south of Williamsport, Maryland.
Map of the Battle of Falling Waters, July 2, 1861. A general overview of the various units involved in the fighting at Falling Waters has been super-imposed over a modern day road map of northern Berkeley County in order to provide some perspective of where the battle took place.
Battle of Falling Waters, July 2, 1861. The Battle of Falling Waters, fought on July 2, 1861, has several names and is frequently confused with an 1863 engagement. However this Civil War battle, the first in the Shenandoah Valley, also called the Battle of Hoke's Run, and the Battle of Hainesville, contributed to the Confederate victory at the ...
The Battle of Falling Waters, fought on July 2, 1861, has several names and is frequently confused with an 1863 engagement. However this Civil War battle, the first in the Shenandoah Valley, also called the Battle of Hoke's Run, and the Battle of Hainesville, contributed to the Confederate victory at the Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) less than ...
Oct 17, 2020 · It pointed out that is possible to "visit" these locations on-line and discover more about this battle which took place right here in Berkeley County. In addition to the signs mentioned, the Battle of Falling Waters has been interpreted by a total of six Civil War Trails signs as a part of this program.
July 6-16, 1863. Battle of Falling Waters. Williamsport. General Robert E. Lee’s safe retreat back to Virginia after his defeat at Gettysburg in July, 1863 required holding the critical Potomac River crossings at Light’s Ford and Lemen’s Ferry at Williamsport, Maryland, and a pontoon bridge at Falling Waters, Virginia.
