Historical Marker

Rockville (Gen. J.E.B. Stuart)

E. Montgomery Avenue at Maryland Avenue, southwest corner, in garden, near fountain · Rockville · Montgomery

Maryland marker

Inscription

Rockville Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate Calvary occupied Rockville June 28, 1863, and captured 150 U.S. wagons along the Washington Road. From here, they marched to Gettysburg. In July, 1864, Gen. Jubal Early passed through Rockville on his way to and from Washington. Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission

Location

AddressE. Montgomery Avenue at Maryland Avenue, southwest corner, in garden, near fountain
CityRockville
CountyMontgomery
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.083983, -77.151436

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