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10 key facts about the Battle of Cedar Creek. Learn more about why this Shenandoah Valley battle played a significant role in the American Civil War
- Cedar Creek Battle Facts and Summary
Located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, the Cedar Creek and...
- Cedar Creek Battle Facts and Summary
EC: Located in the Lower Shenandoah Valley, the Cedar Creek battlefield lies within three counties (Frederick, Warren and Shenandoah) and in the shadow of the most prominent terrain feature associated with the battle; Signal Knob, the highest peak on the northern end of the Massanutten Mountain.
Quick Facts. "The Army of the Shenandoah settled down in its fortified camp behind Cedar Creek with perfect confidence that it was secure from any successful attack by the forces under General Early." A veteran of the 121st New York State Infantry. On the night of October 18, 1864, tents sheltering part of General Philip Sheridan’s 32,000 ...
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- Timeline of The Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864
Frederick County, VirginiaShenandoah County, VirginiaWarren County, VirginiaMajor General Horatio WrightMajor General Philip SheridanThese are the main battles and events of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864in order. 1. May 15, 1864 — Battle of New Market 2. June 5, 1864 — Battle of Piedmont 3. June 17–18, 1864 — Battle of Lynchburg 4. July 9, 1864 — Battle of Monocacy 5. July 11–12, 1864 — Battle of Fort Stevens 6. September 19, 1864 — Battle of Opequon 7. September 22, 18...
- Harry Searles
The Battle of Cedar Creek, or Battle of Belle Grove, was fought on October 19, 1864, during the American Civil War. The fighting took place in the Shenandoah Valley of Northern Virginia , near Cedar Creek , Middletown , and the Valley Pike .
The Federal victory at Cedar Creek on October 19, 1864 ended Confederate resistance in the Shenandoah Valley. Coming just three weeks before the presidential election, news of the victory boosted morale in the Northern states and helped carry Abraham Lincoln to a landslide reelection.
