Confederate Generals order troops "Leave them Alone", Frederick & Middletown, Maryland. Yankees at Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia
Here's a few stories from 3 different historical markers I've visited regarding how southern Americans/Confederates treated defiant border-state civilians waving Union flags. And, 1 story about how Yankees reacted.
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In Middletown, Maryland: Excerpt from the historical marker:
As Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson rode through Middletown on September 10 1862, two very pretty girls with ribbons of red, white, and blue in their hair and small Union flags in their hands ran out to the curbstone, and laughingly waved their colors defiantly in the face of the General. He bowed and lifted his cap with a quite smile and said to his staff, “We evidently have no friends in this town.” –Henry Kyd Douglas, I Rode with Stonewall (this historical marker and others have since been removed).
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In Frederick, Maryland, Excerpts from 2 historical markers:
Marker #1: “Feisty local Unionists-mostly women-taunted the troops by waving the Stars and Stripes as they passed by... The aged [Barbara] Fritchie did wave a flag from her porch… the Confederates ignored her.”
Marker #2: “Mary Quantrill dared fate as she flew a Union flag in the face of Gen Lee’s passing Confederate Army… Mrs Quantrill was addressed by a Confederate officer (Gen AP Hill) who was moved by the schoolteacher’s loyalty and support to the Union. He gave orders for his troops to leave the patriotic heroine unharmed.”
Story as told by the “Barbara Frietchie” poem:
When Confederate troops passed through Frederick during the Maryland Campaign of 1862, ardent Unionist Barbara Fritchie defiantly flew the Union flag from the front of her home. Confederate General Stonewall Jackson was so inspired by Barbara's heartfelt defense of the sacred banner that he interceded on her behalf: "Who touches a hair of yon gray head dies like a dog! March on!" he said.
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In Alexandria, Virginia, a pro-Confederate civilian flew a secessionist flag on top of his house hostelry. Yankees responded by bursting into his home the moment they arrived, pulled down the flag, then shot the proprietor in his own home after he had shot the man stealing his flag. Excerpt from the original historical marker (has since been removed):
"The Marshall House stood upon this site, and within the building on the early morning of May 24, 1861 James W. Jackson was killed by Federal soldiers while defending his property and personal rights as stated in the verdict of the coroners jury. He was the first martyr to the cause of Southern Independence. The justice of history does not permit his name to be forgotten. Not in the excitement of battle, but coolly and for a great principle, he laid down his life, an example to all, in defense of his home and the sacred soil of his native state Virginia."
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ADDITIONAL READING:
Middletown, Maryland historical marker: Stonewall Jackson smiles and ignores girls flying opponent’s flag:
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=21911
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Frederick, Maryland historical marker: Confederate General protects women flying opposing flag:
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=2693
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=107197
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Alexandria, Virginia historical marker: Marshall House: Yankees enter private home, steal flag, kill owner after he shot the offender:
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=65490 (removed)
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=115753 (current)
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Misc:
Two of the three historical markers have since been removed. This street view shows the removal of the historic markers in Middletown, MD (change the time frame to see historic markers disappear. In 2008 there were 3 markers. In 2013 there was 1 marker. In 2018 they were all gone). This is in front of the Lamar House on Main St in Middletown, Maryland:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4439609,-77.547789,3a,75y,209.11h,88.44t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sMiH2tQlKoSrCTtRaOSmWYQ!2e0!5s20080801T000000!7i3328!8i1664
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Depiction of scene of either Mary Quantrill or Barbara Fritchie on a historic marker when Confederates marched through Frederick, Maryland. The Confederate General (both Jackson and Hill passed through) is ordering his men to leave her alone.
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A street in Frederick, Maryland that has remained largely unchanged since Confederates marched down this road +160 years ago. Mary Quantrill's house is in the background (mentioned below). Most of the building are at least 200 years old.
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Mary Quantrill's house is in the background (historic marker is in front of her home. She is mentioned below). This street in Frederick, Maryland has remained largely unchanged since Confederate troops marched down this road +160 years ago. Most of the building are at least 200 years old.
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Barbara Fritchie's house is in the background (historic marker is on the side of her home. She is mentioned below). This street in Frederick, Maryland has remained largely unchanged since Confederates marched down this road +160 years ago. Most of the building are at least 200 years old.
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On Main St in Middletown, Mayland. Confederate and Union troops marched down this road +160 years ago.
The building on the left is the Lamar House and had a historical marker near its front patio until recently with the story about Stonewall Jackson.
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Depiction of the confrontation in the Marshall House in Alexandria, Virginia.
Here in Alexandria, Virginia, a pro-Confederate civilian flew a secessionist flag on top of his house hostelry. Yankees responded by bursting into his home the moment they arrived, pulled down the flag, then shot the proprietor in his own home after he had shot the man stealing his flag.
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The original Marshall House in Alexandria, VA (before it was torn down)
Here in Alexandria, Virginia, a pro-Confederate civilian flew a secessionist flag on top of his house hostelry. Yankees responded by bursting into his home the moment they arrived, pulled down the flag, then shot the proprietor in his own home after he had shot the man stealing his flag.
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The location of the original Marshall House in Alexandria, VA was directly behind me. The historic plaque was removed off the wall and was replaced by a sign on the corner.
At this place in Alexandria, Virginia, a pro-Confederate civilian flew a secessionist flag on top of his house hostelry. Yankees responded by bursting into his home the moment they arrived, pulled down the flag, then shot the proprietor in his own home after he had shot the man stealing his flag.
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In Middletown, Maryland: Excerpt from the historical marker:
As Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson rode through Middletown on September 10 1862, two very pretty girls with ribbons of red, white, and blue in their hair and small Union flags in their hands ran out to the curbstone, and laughingly waved their colors defiantly in the face of the General. He bowed and lifted his cap with a quite smile and said to his staff, “We evidently have no friends in this town.” –Henry Kyd Douglas, I Rode with Stonewall (this historical marker and others have since been removed).
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In Frederick, Maryland, Excerpts from 2 historical markers:
Marker #1: “Feisty local Unionists-mostly women-taunted the troops by waving the Stars and Stripes as they passed by... The aged [Barbara] Fritchie did wave a flag from her porch… the Confederates ignored her.”
Marker #2: “Mary Quantrill dared fate as she flew a Union flag in the face of Gen Lee’s passing Confederate Army… Mrs Quantrill was addressed by a Confederate officer (Gen AP Hill) who was moved by the schoolteacher’s loyalty and support to the Union. He gave orders for his troops to leave the patriotic heroine unharmed.”
Story as told by the “Barbara Frietchie” poem:
When Confederate troops passed through Frederick during the Maryland Campaign of 1862, ardent Unionist Barbara Fritchie defiantly flew the Union flag from the front of her home. Confederate General Stonewall Jackson was so inspired by Barbara's heartfelt defense of the sacred banner that he interceded on her behalf: "Who touches a hair of yon gray head dies like a dog! March on!" he said.
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In Alexandria, Virginia, a pro-Confederate civilian flew a secessionist flag on top of his house hostelry. Yankees responded by bursting into his home the moment they arrived, pulled down the flag, then shot the proprietor in his own home after he had shot the man stealing his flag. Excerpt from the original historical marker (has since been removed):
"The Marshall House stood upon this site, and within the building on the early morning of May 24, 1861 James W. Jackson was killed by Federal soldiers while defending his property and personal rights as stated in the verdict of the coroners jury. He was the first martyr to the cause of Southern Independence. The justice of history does not permit his name to be forgotten. Not in the excitement of battle, but coolly and for a great principle, he laid down his life, an example to all, in defense of his home and the sacred soil of his native state Virginia."
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ADDITIONAL READING:
Middletown, Maryland historical marker: Stonewall Jackson smiles and ignores girls flying opponent’s flag:
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=21911
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Frederick, Maryland historical marker: Confederate General protects women flying opposing flag:
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=2693
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=107197
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Alexandria, Virginia historical marker: Marshall House: Yankees enter private home, steal flag, kill owner after he shot the offender:
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=65490 (removed)
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=115753 (current)
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Misc:
Two of the three historical markers have since been removed. This street view shows the removal of the historic markers in Middletown, MD (change the time frame to see historic markers disappear. In 2008 there were 3 markers. In 2013 there was 1 marker. In 2018 they were all gone). This is in front of the Lamar House on Main St in Middletown, Maryland:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4439609,-77.547789,3a,75y,209.11h,88.44t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sMiH2tQlKoSrCTtRaOSmWYQ!2e0!5s20080801T000000!7i3328!8i1664
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Depiction of scene of either Mary Quantrill or Barbara Fritchie on a historic marker when Confederates marched through Frederick, Maryland. The Confederate General (both Jackson and Hill passed through) is ordering his men to leave her alone.
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A street in Frederick, Maryland that has remained largely unchanged since Confederates marched down this road +160 years ago. Mary Quantrill's house is in the background (mentioned below). Most of the building are at least 200 years old.
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Mary Quantrill's house is in the background (historic marker is in front of her home. She is mentioned below). This street in Frederick, Maryland has remained largely unchanged since Confederate troops marched down this road +160 years ago. Most of the building are at least 200 years old.
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Barbara Fritchie's house is in the background (historic marker is on the side of her home. She is mentioned below). This street in Frederick, Maryland has remained largely unchanged since Confederates marched down this road +160 years ago. Most of the building are at least 200 years old.
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On Main St in Middletown, Mayland. Confederate and Union troops marched down this road +160 years ago.
The building on the left is the Lamar House and had a historical marker near its front patio until recently with the story about Stonewall Jackson.
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Depiction of the confrontation in the Marshall House in Alexandria, Virginia.
Here in Alexandria, Virginia, a pro-Confederate civilian flew a secessionist flag on top of his house hostelry. Yankees responded by bursting into his home the moment they arrived, pulled down the flag, then shot the proprietor in his own home after he had shot the man stealing his flag.
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The original Marshall House in Alexandria, VA (before it was torn down)
Here in Alexandria, Virginia, a pro-Confederate civilian flew a secessionist flag on top of his house hostelry. Yankees responded by bursting into his home the moment they arrived, pulled down the flag, then shot the proprietor in his own home after he had shot the man stealing his flag.
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The location of the original Marshall House in Alexandria, VA was directly behind me. The historic plaque was removed off the wall and was replaced by a sign on the corner.
At this place in Alexandria, Virginia, a pro-Confederate civilian flew a secessionist flag on top of his house hostelry. Yankees responded by bursting into his home the moment they arrived, pulled down the flag, then shot the proprietor in his own home after he had shot the man stealing his flag.
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