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	Battle of Shepherdstown--Sept 19 & 20, 1862
		After the highway bridge at Shepherdstown was destroyed early in the Civil War, the ford was a convenient crossing point between Confederate Virginia (this area would become West Virginia after June 20, 1863) and the border state of Maryland.
		This was the Northerners' first battle, the first opportunity many of them had to discover their issued Enfield rifles were defective and would not fire.
		Wounded Southerners were brought to Shepherdstown during the retreat, and those who died in hospitals there were buried in the local cemetery.
	www.nps.gov /anti/shepherd.htm (1092 words)

	Battle of Shepherdstown - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Shepherdstown, also known as the Battle of Boteler's Ford, took place from September 19 â“ 20, 1862, in Jefferson County, Virginia (now West Virginia), as part of the Maryland Campaign of the American Civil War.
		Shortly before dusk on September 19, Union General Charles Griffin led a small force of 500 infantry and sharpshooters from Fitz-John Porter âs V Corps across the Potomac River at Botelerâs Ford.
		Hill âs "Light Division" marched 5 miles back towards Shepherdstown and counterattacked under fire from Union artillery across the river on the Maryland hills.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Shepherdstown (322 words)

	Shepherdstown History
		Shepherdstown is the only town, in what is now the state of West Virginia, to have a canal lock named for it.
		The Hamtramck Guard (The Shepherdstown Light Infantry) was dispatched to Harpers Ferry to subdue John Brown's raid on the Federal Arsenal (October 1859).
		The Battle of Shepherdstown (Boteler's Ford of Cement Mill) occurred on September 20, 1862.
	www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com /history.asp (760 words)

	The Shepherdstown Chronicle - Online - Shepherdstown History
		Shepherdstown is the only town, in what is the state of West Virginia, to have a canal lock named for it.
		Shepherdstown built two free schools in 1848, which resulted in the fact that because Jefferson County became part of the state of (1863), the town's schools became the oldest public schools in the 35th state.
		The Shepherdstown Militia (The Hamtramck Guards) was dispatched to Harpers Ferry to counter John Brown's raid on the Federal Arsenal, in 1859.
	shepherdstownchronicle.com /shep_history.html (798 words)

	battleofshepherdstown.org - Home
		The 1862 Battle of Shepherdstown may have significantly changed the course of the American Civil War as the last battle of the Maryland Campaign; the campaign that is generally acknowledged as the turning point of the Civil War.
		The Campaign was undertaken in early September of 1862 in hopes of both: winning over the citizens of Maryland to the Confederate cause; and, winning a military engagement in the north in order to convince the governments of England and France to recognize the legitimacy of the Confederacy.
		The resulting irony of the Battle of Shepherdstown is that General Robert E. Lee changed his plans because he believed that his retreat across the Potomac was being pursued aggressively.
	www.battleofshepherdstown.org /Battle.html (1057 words)

	Shepherdstown Bed and Breakfast West Virginia Thomas Shepherd Inn Activities
		Battle of Shepherdstown: The battle of Shepherdstown, the most significant Civil War battle fought in what is now West Virginia, occurred at the ford across the Potomac known as Packhorse Ford, which is 1 mile downstream from Shepherdstown.
		Shepherdstown Music and Dance sponsors an International Concert Series, a regular monthly contra dance, a May Day celebration, special dances and dance and music workshops.
		Fairs/Festivals: In addition to the everyday activities available here, Shepherdstown is the site of several festivals, like the Dulcimer Festival in September, the Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festivals in June and September, the Over The Mountain Studio Tour in November, and the Contemporary American Theater Festival hosted in July by Shepherd University.
	www.selectregistry.com /inns/qv/iid/517/attractions/bedandbreakfast.aspx (761 words)

	www.hyperbear.com: Essays - Lee's Maryland Campaign
		The Battle of South Mountain – The Battle of South Mountain through the eve of the Battle of Antietam (September 14 – September 16, 1862).
		The Battle of Antietam – The Battle of Antietam (September 17, 1862).
		McClellan's Bodyguard – The Battle of Shepherdstown, and the aftermath of Lee's Maryland campaign (September 18 – November 10, 1862).
	www.hyperbear.com /acw/essays/acw-essays-antietam.html (150 words)

	Battle of Shepherdstown Information
		The Battle of Shepherdstown, also known as the Battle of Boteler's Ford, took place from September 19–20, 1862, in Jefferson County, Virginia (now West Virginia), as part of the Maryland Campaign of the American Civil War.
		Shortly before dusk on September 19, Union General Charles Griffin led a small force of 500 infantry and sharpshooters from Fitz-John Porter’s V Corps across the Potomac River at Boteler’s Ford.
		Hill’s "Light Division" marched 5 miles back towards Shepherdstown and counterattacked under fire from Union artillery across the river on the Maryland hills.
	www.bookrags.com /Battle_of_Shepherdstown (271 words)

	Shepherdstown: delightfully off the beaten path -- baltimoresun.com
		Shepherdstown, population 1,800, is the oldest town in West Virginia.
		Shepherdstown has a thriving arts community, and works of all types are showcased.
		Shepherdstown is about a 1 1/2-hour drive from downtown Baltimore.
	www.baltimoresun.com /entertainment/bal-li.shepherdstown07nov07,0,5113371.story?coll=bal-live-archive (680 words)

	Development Threatens Shepherdstown Battlefield
		SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. - A group of homeowners is hoping that the battle of Shepherdstown will help make their case against a planned 152-unit subdivision in their neighborhood.
		The tract, about two miles southeast of Shepherdstown, includes a brick farmhouse built around 1776 that is mentioned in several eyewitness accounts of the battle.
		"But it was an important battle," because it threw a scare into Union commander George B. McClellan in the wake of Antietam and convinced him to let the Confederate army under Robert E. Lee proceed south unmolested.
	www.civilwarnews.com /archive/articles/shepherdstown_threat.htm (623 words)

	National Park Discussed for Battle of Shepherdstown Site
		Speakers at a public hearing Wednesday night to gauge support for establishment of a national park to protect a Civil War battlefield near Shepherdstown, W.Va., gave overwhelming support for the idea and said it is a way to boost tourism and teach the world about West Virginia history.
		The Battle of Shepherdstown took place Sept. 19 and 20, 1862, on acreage to the west side of what is now Trough Road, including Far Away Farm, according to the National Park Services Web site.
		One was from the Shepherdstown Historic Commission and the second was from the Shepherdstown Town Council.
	www.aotw.org /exhibit.php?exhibit_id=411 (752 words)

	Help Save the Battlefield - < Historic Preservation News Detail on eCUltural Resources >
		Unlike soldiers in 1862 battling artillery, the new fighters have found themselves entrenched in tedious county rules and regulations.
		According to records on the National Park Service's Web site, the Battle of Shepherdstown took place on Sept. 19 and 20, 1862, on acreage to the west side of what is now Trough Road, including Faraway Farm, which is east of Shepherdstown.
		"This was the (118th's) first battle, the first opportunity many of them had to discover their issued Enfield rifles were defective and would not fire.
	www.eculturalresources.com /news/628.html (1615 words)

	battleofshepherdstown.org - Home
		The Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association Inc. (SBPA) is a non-profit organization, dedicated to preserving the site of the Civil War battle at Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
		The battle fought here on September 19 and 20, 1862, brought to an end the Army of Northern Virginia's Maryland Campaign and was a significant factor in General Robert E. Lee's decision to retreat farther into the Shenandoah Valley.
		The battle is of significant historical value to our nation and a valuable West Virginia Landmark.
	www.battleofshepherdstown.org (110 words)

	Shepherdstown, West Virginia
		With all of its modern amenities, it's hard to imagine that the small community of Shepherdstown may be the oldest town in the state of West Virginia.
		Shepherdstown is situated on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River, and archeological evidence indicates Native Americans camped in and around the area long before the Europeans.
		The battles raged in the courts and the state legislature, and finally, in 1871 the state Supreme Court declared Charles Town as the county seat.
	wvweb.com /cities/shepherdstown (708 words)

	Historic Shepherdstown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		It served as a hospital after the Battle of Antietam in September of 1862, and as a place where Union soldiers stayed for much of the remainder of the war.
		It served as a hospital after the Battle of Antietam (September 17, 1862), and as a Union billet for most of the remainder of the war.
		The property was acquired by the town of Shepherdstown from the State of West Virginia.
	www.historicshepherdstown.com /entler.html (1179 words)

	The Inn and Spa at Berkeley Springs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Shepherdstown became a medical stopping point for the retreating Confederate army, which converted one of its storefronts into a temporary hospital.
		This was the Northerner's first battle, the first opportunity many of them had to discover their issued Enfield rifles were defective and would not fire.
		The Battle of Shepherdstown ended the Maryland Campaign, Lee's first invasion of the North.
	www.theinnandspa.com /shepherdstown_history.htm (918 words)

	Shepherdstown (Boteler’s Ford ) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		After the highway bridge at Shepherdstown was destroyed early in the Civil War, the ford was a convenient crossing point between Confederate Virginia (this area would become West Virginia after June 20, 1863) and the border state of Maryland.
		It would become the center of the Battle of Shepherdstown when McClellan finally tried to pursue Lee, and the abandoned cement plant at the bottom of the Virginia bluffs would see bloody battle.
		Their first battle was the first chance many of the Pennsylvanians had to discover their Enfield rifles were defective and would not fire.
	www.ehistory.com /world/BattleView.cfm?BID=776&WID=2 (926 words)

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	www.civilwararchive.com /Unreghst/unrginf1.htm (2615 words)

	Shepherdstown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The name was shortened to Shepherdstown in 1867, when it was granted a charter by the new state of West Virginia.
		Shepherdstown lays claim to being the birthplace of the steamboat based on the achievements of James Rumsey who successfully demonstrated a working steamboat on the Potomac River a full 20 years before Robert Fulton’s “Claremont” steamed up the Hudson River.
		The Civil War never quite came to Shepherdstown but the Battle of Antietam was fought less than five miles away across the Potomac.
	www.movetowv.com /communities/shepherdstown.htm (228 words)

	Book Encyclopedia - Web Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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	bookencyclopedia.com /index.php?title=Battles_of_the_American_Civil_War (132 words)

	Battle of Shepherdstown Definition / Battle of Shepherdstown Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Battle of Shepherdstown, additionally known as the Battle of Boteler's Ford, took place from September 19 September 19 is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years).
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	www.elresearch.com /Battle_of_Shepherdstown (230 words)

	Historic Shepherdstown
		Shepherdstown is the oldest town in West Virginia.
		Three miles northeast of Shepherdstown is Antietam Battlefield, where the bloodiest single day's battle of the Civil War was fought.
		Today Shepherdstown is a small college town, population 1800, perched confidently on a bluff overlooking the Potomac.
	www.bavarianinnwv.com /historic (244 words)

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		Battle of Stone's River December 30-31, 1862, and January 1-3, 1863.
	www.civilwararchive.com /Unreghst/unrgarty3.htm (6010 words)

	The American War of Secession (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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	www.generalstafflibrary.com /American_Civil_War.html (12226 words)

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	A Historical Tour Of West Virginia's Jefferson County :: Weekend Adventures Magazine Online :: wamonline.com
		Jefferson County that includes Shepherdstown, Charles Town and Harpers Ferry is also a part of the one hundred and twelve mile motor driven scenic loop that spirals its way through the Panhandle, the George Washington Heritage Trail.
		Shepherdstown listed in the Register of Historic Places is the oldest town in West Virginia and located at the corner of German and Princess Streets is the Entler Hotel that is now a museum.
		Pack Horse Ford is located less than a half mile from Shepherdstown and is where Robert E. Lee began to pull his Army back across the Potomac at Shepherdstown withdrawing from the battlefield at Antietam; the Battle of Shepherdstown ended the Maryland Campaign, Lee’s first invasion of the north.
	www.wamonline.com /spring2002/jeffersoncounty.htm (986 words)

	Cabarrus County, North Carolina Genealogy
		Battle at Fredericksburg, Virginia on 13 December 1862
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	13th SCVI: Unit History
		The 13th engaged the yankees at the battle of Ox Hill where Lt. W.C. Leppard was killed.
		The 13th was ordered into line of battle where they, along with the 1st and 12th S.C. advanced into the cornfield where they held a stone fence on the left of the brigade.
		Colonel Edwards was in command of Gregg's brigade during this battle (Shepherdstown) as they advanced through a cornfield while under the guns of the enemy.
	www.13thscvi.org /unithist2.htm (358 words)

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