The retreat from gettysburg and the pursuit of lees army of northern virginia, july 4 14, 1863 nugent, michael, petruzzi, j. On the evening of july 4th, 1863, one of the most confusing battles of the civil war occurred. But a team of volunteers from the friends of monterey pass battlefield, inc. This new museum is very nice and presents a part of the battle of gettysburg often overlooked. Ted alexander is a native mississippian who has spent much of his life in maryland where he served as chief historian at the antietam battlefield for more than 26 years. The horrific conditions soldiers faced during that long night of fighting have been depicted in detail by waynesboro artist carol smith, who recently finished painting a scene from the battle. He imagined the wagon train of defeated confederates, many already mortally wounded during battle at gettysburg, sustaining an attack by union soldiers.
Key areas are broken down into six stops that will help tell the story of this important but forgotten civil war battle. Its called the battle of monterey pass and is actually the second largest battle to take place in pennsylvania next to gettysburg, of course. The battle of monterey is scheduled to be added to the civil war trails of pennsylvania in february of 2006 on the evening of july 4th, 1863, one of the most confusing battles of the civil war occurred during the retreat from gettysburg known as the battle of monterey pass. Judson kilpatrick attacked the retreating confederate column. Miller is the founder of the monterey pass battlefield association and all of the proceeds from the book go to funding an interpretive marker for the battle, an admirable cause. He has traveled the retreat route from the famous gettysburg battle countless times and in this account points out with maps and photos, the sites of headquarters and camps occupied by the general on his armys tortuous journey back to his native virginia, as. Lees retreat from gettysburg to virginia, the battle of monterey pass at blue ridge summit, pa and the federal cavalry engagement with lees rearguard at falling waters, md. Civil war battle of monterey pass jessica james award. Battle of gettysburg, battle of fairfield, fight at monterey pass, pennsylvania in the american civil war, battle of brandy station. Nugent, the book is, in my opinion, a must read and a classic along the lines of kent masterson browns work.
The battle of monterrey was fought september 2124, 1846, during the mexicanamerican war 18461848 and was the first major campaign of the conflict conducted on mexican soil. Custer union major charles capehart, 1 st west virginia cavalry awarded medal of honor. Ewell s second corps, army of northern virginia, withdrew after the battle of gettysburg, and union cavalry under brig. The battle of monterey pass took place during the middle of the night on july 45, 1863, as union and confederate cavalry, and some infantry fought for. The fight at monterey pass or gap was an american civil war military engagement beginning the evening of july 4, 1863, during the retreat from gettysburg. New museum remembering battle of monterey pass in blue. This walking tour will cover the history of the hagerstown road and the confederate retreat from gettysburg and union pursuit. Yankee troopers and horse artillery are slowly advancing to capture a long confederate wagon train of supplies and wounded, jamming narrow mountain roads and trying to cross the mountain before the federals. The battle of monterey pass american civil war forum. Also, there is now a specific website dealing with one of the larger military actions that occurred during.
Aug 18, 2008 the website was created by john miller, who is the founder of the monterey pass battlefield association, an organization dedicated to the preservation and education of the battle. The monterey pass battlefield association is one step closer to preserving the history of the civil war battle, thanks to a grant from the state department of conservation and natural resources. In june, prior to attending a hoods texas brigade association tour, three of us took a few hours to look over some of the locations identified in the book, specifically monterey pass. It also holds the record for being the only battle fought on both sides of the mason and dixon line and it is called the most confusing battle of the war because it occurred at night during a. When i wrote about monterey pass for a book called pennsylvania civil war trails, there was almost nothing about the battle there, just a single historical marker. History lessons, demonstrations mark battle of monterey. Monterey pass battlefield monterey pass battlefield park. General grumble jones volunteered for the task of escorting general richard ewells wagon train as it traveled through the south mountain pass of monterey to williamsport. Gettysburg festival fringe event benefits monterey pass.
Waynesboro, pa 17268 franklin county buy pennsylvania state flags at. John miller, monterey pass battlefield park director, talks about civil war artillery by using an 1863 original cannon during saturdays 154th commemoration of the battle of monterey pass off pa. Lee had given the order to retreat from gettysburg. Jan 02, 2010 this is a historical entertainment original production based on the 10 days following the battle at gettysburg. The battle of monterey pass and the retreat from gettysburg the. Miller has dedicated the last 10 years to researching and preserving this little known battlefield, which reserves the honor of being. William mervine of the cyane came ashore with a small party from the savannah at 7. A visit to monterey pass searching for george gordon meade. Monterey pass battlefield park the battle of monterey pass on the evening of july 4, 1863, one of the most confusing battles of the american civil war occurred, known as the battle of monterey pass. That same night union cavalry met a local 12yearold girl, hetty zeilinger, walking on the road to her home near monterey pass. Just think the war could have ended right here if the union would have been successful at stopping the confederates retreat back into virginia. Mariano silva 170 silva replied that he was not authorized to surrender the place 170 in fact silva was in command of a nonexistent garrison 170 the californio soldiers had already left the towns defenses. Battle of monterrey, 2024 september 1846, an engagement of the mexicanamerican war.
Sentiments are running high following the battle of gettysburg, and although the draft has not yet come to knox, bloody knox will claim lives the next year as citizens attempt to avoid the union draft. Janet pollard, director of tourism, franklin county visitors bureau said in her welcoming remarks. Battle of monterey pass wolverines hm1s8w location. He the author,contributor to 10 books on the civil war and other aspects of american history. Above is a photo of where much of the action occurred during this battle. Monterey pass to falling waters the pursuit from gettysburg. To me, civil war artwork is a powerful tool that allows us to visualize and interpret the events that took place 150. The battle of monterey pass driving tour takes approximately two and a half hours to complete. Please use caution when traveling on the roads, and please respect the private properties of those who live on the battlefield. As a result of handtohand fighting by the michigan cavalry brigade, lee lost lots of supplies and over 1,300 of his men. The scenic south mountains and surrounding country is a beautiful location, but about dusk on july 4, 1863, the second largest battle in pennsylvania was about. The battle of monterey is scheduled to be added to the civil war trails of pennsylvania in february of 2006. Also, there is now a specific website dealing with one of the larger military actions that occurred during the retreat and pursuit, the battle of monterey pass. Jul 21, 2017 the monterey pass battlefield park is a 120 acre park that commemorates pennsylvanias second largest civil war battle, and the only battle to occur on both sides of the mason dixon line.
Aug 27, 2011 it was a stormy night july 4, 1863, as confederate and union soldiers fiercely battled one another at monterey pass. The battle of monterey pass is often referred to as one of the forgotten battles of the civil war. It is the only battle fought on both sides of the masondixon line, said john miller, director of the monterey pass battlefield museum in blue ridge summit. Monterey pass is the second largest battle that occurred in. The battle of monterey pass took place near waynesboro, pa. See more ideas about american civil war, harpers ferry and civil war photos. The monterey pass battlefield park is a historical park located in washington.
The fight at monterey pass or gap was an american civil war military engagement. Battle of carlisle project gutenberg selfpublishing. The friends of monterey pass battlefield now accepting memberships. The action of monterey pass was so intense that the citizens of the town of waynesboro had not yet been sure of the result of the battle of gettysburg. This state historic marker is placed in waynesboro, pa on the battlefield of monterey pass where the 1st michigan, along with the rest of the brigade, attacked the retreating wagon train of the confederate second corps. Proceeds from trolley tours and other aspects of the event benefited battlefield preservation efforts for the battle of monterey pass, which was fought on both sides of the masondixon line the.
All of the proceeds from the book go toward the installation of an. During the morning hours of july 4, 1863, confederate major general robert e. Custers brigade during the battle of monterey pass. This is a historical entertainment original production based on the 10 days following the battle at gettysburg. Aug 15, 2019 in june, prior to attending a hoods texas brigade association tour, three of us took a few hours to look over some of the locations identified in the book, specifically monterey pass. Ewells second corps, army of northern virginia, withdrew after the battle of gettysburg, and union cavalry under brig. An overview of the battle of monterey pass war returns to south. The battle of monterey pass second largest civil war battle fought in pennsylvania fought during the retreat from gettysburg, july 45, 1863 still widely unknown and unrecognized famous key figures include union brigadier general george a.
Under his command, general jones had the 1st maryland cavalry, companies b, c, d, and e, and the 6th virginia. Dec 14, 2008 its called the battle of monterey pass and is actually the second largest battle to take place in pennsylvania next to gettysburg, of course. Smith is a member of valley art association in hagerstown. Following the initial fighting in southern texas, american troops led by major general zachary taylor crossed the rio grande and pushed into northern mexico with the goal of taking monterrey. The tour covers some of the most rugged mountain roads in the monterey pass area.
Photos at battle of monterey pass washington township. In addition to discussing the battle in a series of clear and wellillustrated wall panels and maps, the museum addresses how the war affected civilian life, the. The battle of monterey pass and the retreat from gettysburg. It was a stormy night july 4, 1863, as confederate and union soldiers fiercely battled one another at monterey pass. Painting by carol smith of waynesboro shows battle of. On october 15, 2016, members of the capitol hill civil war round table visited two critical battle sites during general robert e.
Moorman, commanding company d of the 14th virginia cavalry was dispatched eastward from the area between greencastle, pennsylvania, and hagerstown, maryland, to obtain horses reportedly. The website was created by john miller, who is the founder of the monterey pass battlefield association, an organization dedicated to the preservation and education of the battle. The battle of monterey pass is a story that ought to be told. While lots of books, movies and stories have focused on the importance of the threeday battle of gettysburg, little light has been shined on how the confederate army made its retreat. New franklin county museum details battle following gettysburg. It was the site of the july 1863 fight at monterey pass during the retreat from gettysburg in the american civil war the first military engagement at monterey pass was on june 22, 1863. The creation of the aquarium is fascinating in itself. The battle of monterey pass was fought on the stormy night that linked july 4 and 5. The retreat from gettysburg and the pursuit of lees army of northern virginia, july 4 14, 1863. The new stonecovered monterey pass battlefield museum is located in a hamlet called blue ridge summit, one of several small towns that dot the southcentral pennsylvania countryside. July 45, 1863 picture a midnight fight on a dark mountain top.
Dec 22, 2018 ted alexander is a native mississippian who has spent much of his life in maryland where he served as chief historian at the antietam battlefield for more than 26 years. Little love affair, book 1 of the southern romance series by best selling author lexy timms. The monterey pass battlefield washington township park, happels meadow wetlands, and rolando woods washington towenship park grounds are accessible from 8. United states of america buy united states of america flags at. May 25, 2015 when i wrote about monterey pass for a book called pennsylvania civil war trails, there was almost nothing about the battle there, just a single historical marker.
Ted is also the the author of more than 200 articles and book. The monterey pass battlefield park is a 120 acre park that commemorates pennsylvanias second largest civil war battle, and the only battle to occur on both sides of the mason dixon line. Welcome to my website for battle of gettysburg buffs, old. Jan 06, 2010 he has traveled the retreat route from the famous gettysburg battle countless times and in this account points out with maps and photos, the sites of headquarters and camps occupied by the general on his armys tortuous journey back to his native virginia, as well as, the details of the battle of monterey pass. Lee ordered the withdraw of his confederate army from gettysburg. When they saw the fires extending from the top of the mountain all the way down to leitersburg, great excitement prevailed that night. Nov 03, 2016 on october 15, 2016, members of the capitol hill civil war round table visited two critical battle sites during general robert e. This book bills itself as a creation myth for the monterey bay aquarium. The book is about the battle of monterey pass, outside of gettysburg, pa, and discusses the retreat from gettysburg. During the afternoon, as the confederate army began retreating through south mountain, seven miles to the east of monterey pass at emmitsburg, maryland. For the battle of monterey pass, steve spent hours on the old maria furnace road that runs into the forest behind the new museum at monterey pass battlefield park. Monterey pass battlefield museum waynesboro 2020 all. As confederate troops made their retreat from gettysburg, forces fought for control of the mountain pass. Few people had ever heard of the battle of monterey pass, the secondbiggest civil war action fought in pennsylvania.
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