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New Market, VA.- Battle-field, Engagement May 15, 1864
Postcard showing the the New Market Battlefield, part of the town of New Market Virginia, and the surrounding landscape.
View from New Market to Depot
Postcard showing view of the town of New Market and the New Market Battlefield.
Point of Formation of Confederate Armies
Postcard showing Shirley Hill on the New Market Battlefield.
Shirley's Hill, New Market VA
Postcard showing Shirley's Hill on the New Market Battlefield. Includes a description of the battle.
Summers-Koontz Monument
Postcard showing the monument erected to the sport where G.W. Summers and Newton Koontz were shot immediately following the Civil War.
Fishers Hill Battlefields, Showing Shenandoah River, near Strasburg, Va.
Color postcard showing a view of the area around Fishers Hill in northern Shenandoah County. The view is facing west. The Shenandoah River can be seen in the foreground and Fishers Hill is in the mid-ground.
The small unincorporated community of…
The small unincorporated community of…
"War Views"
Photographic card bearing an image of a steam locomotive and cars on the Narrow Passage Railroad Trestle located between Edinburg and Woodstock Virginia.
The reverse bears an advertisement for "War Views," images of various Civil War sites in…
The reverse bears an advertisement for "War Views," images of various Civil War sites in…
"View of the Town of Strasburg..."
Sketch of the Town of Strasburg Virginia and Federal troops dated March 25 1862. It is from an issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Almanac.
The sketch looks south and includes a description of the town and some of its interaction with troops…
The sketch looks south and includes a description of the town and some of its interaction with troops…
Presbyterian Church (Civil War Hospital) Strasburg, VA
Postcard bearing an image of the Presbyterian Church in Strasburg Virginia.
The postcard is dated July 10, 1909.
The postcard is dated July 10, 1909.
Letter, Christopher Fansler to Mary C. Fansler, August 1863
Letter sent by Shenandoah County resident Christopher Fansler to Mary C. Fansler in August 1863. At the time Christopher, a native of Woodstock VA, was serving in the Confederate Army's 12th Cavalry Regiment and was stationed in Culpeper Virginia.…
Banks Fort, Strasburg, VA.
Postcard with a picture of Bank's Fort in Strasburg Virginia. It includes a brief description of the site which was developed by Federal forces under General Nathaniel P. Banks when he occupied the town in 1862.
Battlefield Crystal Caverns, Strasburg, Virginia
Photographic postcard showing "Battlefield Crystal Caverns" in Strasburg Virginia.
In the image Crystal Caverns and several other structures that surrounded it during the first half of the 20th century are visible. These include a museum,…
In the image Crystal Caverns and several other structures that surrounded it during the first half of the 20th century are visible. These include a museum,…
Battlefield Crystal Caverns, Strasburg, Virginia
Postcard with a picture and description of the various tourist attractions at Hupps Hill in Strasburg Virginia. This includes the Civil War Museum and Crystal Caverns.
Confederate Veteran With His Wife
Unidentified Confederate Veteran standing beside his unidentified wife.
The man is wearing a Southern Cross of Honor, a commemorative medal established in 1899 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor Confederate Veterans.
The man is wearing a Southern Cross of Honor, a commemorative medal established in 1899 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor Confederate Veterans.
Colonel John Grabill
Portrait of Colonel John Grabill in his later years. He served in the Confederate Army and is wearing a Southern Cross medal on his chest.
He was best remembered for being the first Superintendent of schools in Shenandoah County and for running…
He was best remembered for being the first Superintendent of schools in Shenandoah County and for running…
New Market Battle Monument
Heavily damaged image of the stone monument honoring the 1864 Battle of New Market, a significant event of the Civil War.
Cannons on temporary stands and flags flanking the monument may indicate this photograph was taken at the dedication…
Cannons on temporary stands and flags flanking the monument may indicate this photograph was taken at the dedication…
Elizabeth "Eliza" Clinedinst Crim
Reproduction photograph of Elizabeth "Eliza" Clinedinst Crim. The original image was probably taken in about 1870.
Eliza was also known as “Mother Crim” due to her actions following the Civil War Battle of New Market caring for cadets from the…
Eliza was also known as “Mother Crim” due to her actions following the Civil War Battle of New Market caring for cadets from the…
Samuel Jefferson Artz on "Mike"
Photograph of Samuel Jefferson Artz astride his horse, "Mike".
Samuel Artz was born at the family farm near Edinburg. The beginning of the Civil War found the 24 year old farmer, orphaned and unmarried, ready and willing to enlist with a local…
Samuel Artz was born at the family farm near Edinburg. The beginning of the Civil War found the 24 year old farmer, orphaned and unmarried, ready and willing to enlist with a local…
William Harvey Riffey
Portrait of William Harvey Riffey, Confederate Veteran and farmer, from the Woodstock area of the county. His parents were George and Polly (Book) Riffey. He married Sarah (Hollar) Riffey and had many children.
During the Civil War, William H.…
During the Civil War, William H.…
Omar Funk Pirkey
Photo of a photograph of Omar Funk Pirkey standing on the left side of a group photograph. The photographer has applied white marker as if in preparation of making another print of just him.
The group photograph was taken at an event honoring…
The group photograph was taken at an event honoring…
Omar Funk Pirkey
Omar Funk Pirkey was from Strasburg, Virginia, where he was a member of the Strasburg Christian Church.
Mr. Pirkey was a Confederate Veteran. A photograph published in the Free Press on September 26, 2002, showed him standing with a group of…
Mr. Pirkey was a Confederate Veteran. A photograph published in the Free Press on September 26, 2002, showed him standing with a group of…
George Alva Boyer
Portrait of George Alva Boyer in his later years. He became the oldest living Confederate Veteran in Woodstock before he died.
During the Civil War, Mr. Boyer served with Company E of the 35th Battalion (also known as White's Battalion) of the…
During the Civil War, Mr. Boyer served with Company E of the 35th Battalion (also known as White's Battalion) of the…
Ephriam Mowery
Copy of an older tin-type image of Ephriam Mowery, son of John Mowery. Ephriam served in the Confederate Army in Company G of the 2nd Virginia Infantry. He died on April 14, 1865, in Elmira, N.Y. He is buried in Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira…
Elizabeth "Eliza" Clinedinst Crim
Portrait of Elizabeth “Eliza” Clinedinst Crim reading a book.
Eliza was also known as “Mother Crim” due to her actions following the Civil War Battle of New Market caring for cadets from the Virginia Military Institute.
This picture appeared in…
Eliza was also known as “Mother Crim” due to her actions following the Civil War Battle of New Market caring for cadets from the Virginia Military Institute.
This picture appeared in…
Civil War Soldier
Heavily damaged and faded photo of a framed photograph of an unidentified soldier in uniform.