This earthwork was part of a spur off of Fort Evans protecting the approach to the fort from the southeast.
39.1060833, -77.5270833 LinkInside the earthwork areaEarthworks at the base of the tree near the fenceSame wall of earthwork along trees near the top of the photo39.11395, -77.527383339.1141333, -77.5266667 LinkWall of the earthwork can be seen across the middle of the photoCloser view of the earthwork wallAnother view of the earthwork39.1147333, -77.5663167 LinkNext to the above tablet LinkRestored log cabin built in 1767- part of the Loudoun MuseumThe Loudoun Museum39.1153333, -77.5635 LinkTablet is in front of the Circuit Court BuildingLoudoun County Courthouse39.1155331, -77.5644603Front view of the CourthouseJanney House- 10 Cornwall Street NEJohn Janney presented the sword of command over Virginia troops to Lee.39.1177, -77.5636667 Link
A council of war was held here after the Battle of Second Manassas.
205 North King Street- Harrison Hall205 North King Street- Harrison Hall
Leesburg Union Cemetery– entrance 39.1204434, -77.5641387
39.1217833, -77.5647167 LinkElijah White grave- 39.1205703, -77.563860139.1432333, -77.5501667 Link39.1432333, -77.550166739.0464411, -77.620876839.04285, -77.619 Link39.0421167, -77.6188167 Link
Edward’s Ferry
39.0978096, -77.494457339.0985, -77.4945 LinkGoose CreekGoose CreekKephart Mills-39.1001786, -77.4843245Kephart MillsKephart MillsThe trek to the Potomac River ended here when the bridge over this ravine was out
White’s Ford– Jackson and Longstreet crossed into Maryland using this ford to start the Maryland Campaign which resulted in battles at South Mountain and Antietam.
39.1875333, -77.4832333LinkNext to tablet above Link
Missed one Civil War Trails Marker (39.1182667, -77.5662000) at link
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