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November 5, 2019

Historic Farmland Near Middletown


 Here we return to the Cedar Creek Battlefield, now a peaceful rural landscape. The barn is on the historic Dinges Farm, which I toured a month ago. It was on this property that Maj. General Phil Sheridan rallied the Federal troops who were on the verge of defeat after a surprise attack by Jubal Early's Confederates.
Sharing with The Barn Collective and My Corner of the World.
While we were touring the farm, a train came through.


Tuesday Treasures: The final photo shows the Heater House, also on the Cedar Creek Battlefield. I took this picture in the spring.

This house survived the Battle of Cedar Creek, which raged nearby. I got a closer look at it on another History at Sunset tour in 2013.

11 comments:

  1. Nancy Chan3:39 AM, November 06, 2019

    You are blessed with beautiful countryside.

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  2. Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira4:49 AM, November 06, 2019

    Belas fotografias e aproveito para desejar a continuação de uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  3. Billy Blue Eyes5:21 AM, November 06, 2019

    Very colourful building in the first photo

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  4. Tom7:31 AM, November 06, 2019

    ...this tranquil landscape disguises its violent past. Thanks Linda for sharing a rural slice of your area.

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  5. Michelle9:33 AM, November 06, 2019

    Your area is so rich in history.

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  6. Lois1:30 PM, November 06, 2019

    Such a beautiful place!

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  7. betty-NZ4:14 PM, November 06, 2019

    What a lovely area! I love your photos!

    Your post on 'My Corner of the World' is great to see this week!

    My Corner of the World

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  8. William Kendall5:19 PM, November 06, 2019

    Quite peaceful.

    You wonder what Sheridan and Early would think of the area today.

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    1. Linda10:27 PM, November 06, 2019

      I think they would recognize it except for the interstate.

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  9. Carol @Comfort Spring Station10:02 AM, November 07, 2019

    I always enjoy old farm photos - lovely!

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  10. Connie2:12 PM, November 11, 2019

    The last photo is my favorite-so lovely.

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