Battle of Brandy Station

Greatest cavalry battle of the Civil War

• Fought June 9, 1863 •

Gen. J.E.B. Stuart defeated Gen. A. Pleasonton

Confederates engaged 10,200. Federals 10,900

Casualties, Confederates, 485, Federals 866

This is Fleetwood Hill

The crucial position

Finally occupied by the Confederates

Marker is on Fleetwood Heights Road (County Route 685), on the right when traveling east.

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