November 4, 2011

Union Headquarters in Winchester

135 N. Braddock, Winchester, VA
This mansion was used as headquarters by Union General Milroy in 1863 and later by Gen. Phil Sheridan in 1864. It's now a retail store called Kimberly's. It was from here that Sheridan began his famous ride to Cedar Creek.

Links:
My Will Is Absolute Law -Book about General Milroy
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