The Battle of New Market was fought here on Sunday morning, May 15, 1864. The Confederates under Gen. J. C. Breckinridge were victorious over the Federals under Gen. Franz Sigel. The decisive incident of the battle was the heroic capture of the Federal battery by the V.M.I. cadets.

Photo: Bernard Fisher

Photo: J. J. Prats

Photo: J. J. Prats

Photo: J. J. Prats