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Virginia Civil War

Stonewall Jackson’s Ghost Fort on the Mountain: The 1862 Confederate Breastworks

October 2, 2026 by Ki
Mountain view from the 1862 Confederate Breastworks at Fort Edward Johnson on Shenandoah Mountain in Virginia

We weren’t looking for a Civil War fort. We weren’t even looking for a historical site. Dusty and I were driving through the mountains of Virginia on our way to West Virginia when we rounded a curve and I saw an absolutely breathtaking view stretching across the mountains. Then I saw the sign. 1862 Confederate … Read more

Categories Forgotten Virginia, Off the Beaten Path Virginia, Scenic Stops in Virginia, Virginia Tags 1862 Confederate Breastworks, American Civil War, Augusta County Virginia, Battle of McDowell, Civil War, Civil War Fortifications, Confederate Breastworks, Confederate Breastworks Trail, Confederate Fortifications, Edward Johnson, forgotten friday, forgotten history, Fort Edward Johnson, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Hidden History, Highland County Virginia, Historic Sites in Virginia, Off the Beaten Path Virginia, Shenandoah Mountain, Staunton and Parkersburg Turnpike, Stonewall Jackson, Travel Made Personal, Valley Campaign, Virginia Civil War, Virginia History Leave a comment
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