JRJ First Sergeant Retired Moderator Joined Jun 1, 2012 Location God's Country. Feb 4, 2013 #21 Lee's headquarters was located in her home.
hoosier 1st Lieutenant Joined Feb 20, 2005 Location Carlisle, PA Feb 4, 2013 #22 Mrs. Thompson owned the house where Robert E. Lee established his headquarters during the battle.
Bob Owen Captain Trivia Winner Joined Jun 24, 2011 Location Middle Tennessee Feb 4, 2013 #23 Her house is said to have been General Lee's Headquarters.
sarladaise Sergeant Major Trivia Winner Joined Feb 20, 2005 Location Sarlat, France Feb 4, 2013 #24 The house Mary Thompson was living in served as Lee's Headquarters
proud texan Sergeant Joined Apr 29, 2010 Location East T E X A S Feb 4, 2013 #25 The "Widow" Thompson lived in house used by Gen. Lee for his personal headquarters.
CivilWarTalk Lieutenant General - ★★★ -Managing Member & Webmaster Joined Apr 1, 1999 Location Martinsburg, WV Feb 4, 2013 #26 This is your trivia game reminder!
Red Harvest 2nd Lieutenant Trivia Winner Joined Apr 10, 2012 Feb 4, 2013 #27 General Lee stayed in her home during the battle. The home is purported to have been his headquarters.
General Lee stayed in her home during the battle. The home is purported to have been his headquarters.
ExNavyPilot 2nd Lieutenant Joined Nov 9, 2010 Location Chesapeake, VA Feb 4, 2013 #28 General R. E. Lee established his HQ in Widow Thompson's house, located on Seminary Ridge, on July 1, 1863.
General R. E. Lee established his HQ in Widow Thompson's house, located on Seminary Ridge, on July 1, 1863.
Mustang Cdr Private Joined Aug 21, 2012 Location South Boston, Virginia Feb 4, 2013 #29 Her house was used as Lee's headquarters
Trivia Master The Keeper of Knowledge Forum Host Joined Mar 21, 2012 Feb 4, 2013 #30 General Lee's Headquarters was located at or near Widow Thompson's house!