Mosby 'Surrender' House

[southern blue]

where he didn't surrender. Here at the Clarke House in Millwood VA in April of 1865 Mosby met with representatives of General Hancock (who was then in command of the Union Forces in Winchester) to discuss terms. Mosby did not surrender but instead disbanded his Rangers the next day, April 21 1865, in nearby Fauquier County.

Its located at the T intersection of 723 and Bishop Meade Road in Clarke County VA.

 

[rhettbutler1865]

One of my MANY framed photos is of Mosby and his men--he was as stubborn as they come, wasn't he? Just wouldn't surrender...

 

[southern blue]

One of my MANY framed photos is of Mosby and his men--he was as stubborn as they come, wasn't he? Just wouldn't surrender...

Even after he disbanded his Rangers he started to make his way south to join Joe Johnston. He wasn't about to give up.

 

[rhettbutler1865]

I remember something on that line--I wonder, was it "personal", (ego), or for "The Cause?"

 

[Old Bay]

His troops disbanded in Marshall, VA (then Salem).

I'll link to an image of another photo (not mine and don't want to take the credit). This one is located next to the PNC bank in Marshall. It's sort of hidden, not very apparent.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/49908204@N02/7317209778/

 

[Old Bay]

I remember something on that line--I wonder, was it "personal", (ego), or for "The Cause?"

At that time it was probably just personal. When he set his mind to something he just did it. He was stubborn. He was against secession and he wasn't a 'Lost Causer'. He became a Republican later on and was all for reconciliation as he thought it was the best way for the south to heal.

 

[southern blue]

His troops disbanded in Marshall, VA (then Salem).

I'll link to an image of another photo (not mine and don't want to take the credit). This one is located next to the PNC bank in Marshall. It's sort of hidden, not very apparent.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/49908204@N02/7317209778/

Thank you. I wondered where the actual site was.

 

[Old Bay]

Thank you. I wondered where the actual site was.

You're welcome.

As far as I know (now), the actual spot of the disbanding is believed to be in a field at the intersection of Frost Avenue and Salem Avenue. That would put the location behind the PNC monument (which is in the middle of town on Main St.).

The first marker I posted a pic of is next to the library/rec center on Rectortown Rd. There're two baseball fields to the right of this sign where we played backyard football growing up. If you triangulate the two (I guess that would be biangulate?) then you're probably in the right place.

Edited for clarity/better info.

 

[rhettbutler1865]

General Stoughton was sleeping soundly when the raiding party entered his room. "There was no time for ceremony, so I drew up the bedclothes, pulled up the general's shirt, and gave him a spank on his bare back, and told him to get up" Mosby recalled. Stoughton asked what was going on. Mosby told him he was a prisoner and to get dressed quickly. He then asked the general if he had ever heard of "Mosby". Stoughton said yes. "I am Mosby" the Confederate commander replied.

Love that story

Great story (a much-needed chuckle)--Thanks!