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Long Meadow Crossing
Sketch by James E. Taylor, an artist for Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, 1864
“…the [men] rushed into the cold current of the Shenandoah, chilled as it was by the October nights and frosts. The brave fellows did not hesitate for a moment. Reaching the [northern] bank drenched and cold, they were ready for the “double quick,” which warmed them up and brought them speedily to the left flank of Sheridan’s sleeping army.”
—General John B. Gordon
4:30 a.m.—Two Confederate divisions crossed the North Fork of the Shenandoah and marched along the road, passing Long Meadow. They, along with General John Gordon’s division, which crossed at McInturff’s Ford (altogether approximately 7,000 strong) were to advance in conjunction with General Joseph Kershaw’s attack against the east end of the Union line and swing in on other Northern units, one of which was led by a future U.S. President, Rutherford B. Hayes. If they were successful, next they would push on, across the Valley Pike and attack the units positioned there.
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- Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Long Meadow
- Type: Place
- Locations: Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Long Meadow Farm is a microcosm of the history of the entire Shenandoah Valley, being a campground for the American Indian peoples that passed through, and having ties to the first white settlers. The house at the base of the Massanutten Mountain range in Warren County, Virginia, was completed in 1848, but its story began in the early 1700's when the Valley was still the great frontier.
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Last updated: December 21, 2021