Yesterday afternoon was warm and sunny so of course I took a few pictures. By late afternoon, the moon made an appearance.
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Sometimes I give myself photo assignments for this blog. In the case of this marker in Woodstock, I also wanted to take an overall shot of the Sandie Pendleton marker because I had read on Historical Marker Database that they needed a picture of the marker in its surroundings. I like to contribute to their site sometimes because it has provided useful information to me many times.Pendleton was wonded in 1864 at Fishers Hill. He was Chief of Staff to Confederate General Jubel Early. He was brought to Dr. Murphy’s house on this site but passed away, just five days before his 24th birthday.
On the back of the marker, I found text indicating that it was erected by the “Stonewall Brigade Foundation, Stover Camp Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, Strasburg Guard, Sons of the Confederacy.”
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Nearby is a plaque for the Murphy House. Apparently it stood where the Methodist Church parking lot is today.
I usually try to read historic markers as I drive around. They do have good information about sites that nothing else provides often! Virginia has great ones!
ReplyDeleteI love historical markers. Especially the obscure ones.
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DeleteWonderful post for SkyWatch Friday!
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Good sky.
ReplyDeleteHistorical markers are wonderful reminders of the past.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot of the moon over the clouds!
ReplyDeletePendleton saw a lot during that war.
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