Near here Stonewall Jackson was met by the spy, Belle Boyd, and informed of the position of the Union troops at Front Royal, May 23, 1862. Jackson was advancing northward attempting to get between Banks’ army and Winchester.

Marker is on Stonewall Jackson Highway (U.S. 340) south of the northern entrance to Skyline Drive, on the left when traveling south.

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