HRAB 09-16-03 Meeting AgendaUY
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
MEMORANDUM
TO: Historic Resources Advisory Board
FROM: Rebecca Ragsdale, Planner I
RE: September Meeting Agenda
DATE: September 9, 2003
FAX: 540/665-6395
The Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) will be meeting on Tuesday,
September 16, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors' Executive Session Room* in the
Frederick County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. The
HRAB will discuss the following items:
AGENDA
Review of the Crosspointe rezoning proposal, submitted by Mr. Charles E. Maddox, of
Gilbert W. Clifford & Associates, Inc. The property is located in the Kernstown area,
adjacent to Tasker Road (Route 642) and east of the end of the Winchester Bypass (Route
37).
2. Review of a master development plan for Hiatt Run Condos, submitted by Painter -Lewis,
L.L.C. The property is located on the eastern side of Martinsburg Pike (Route 11) and north
of McCann Lane.
Other.
Please contact this office if you will not be able to attend this meeting. Thank you.
*PLEASE NOTE MEETING LOCATION.
Access to this building is limited during the evening hours Therefore, it will be necessary to enter the building
through the rear door of the Board Room. I would encourage committee members to park in the county parking
lot located behind the new addition (accessible off of Cameron Street).
RAR/bah
Attachments
107 North Kent Street a Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
The HRAB has been asked to review and provide comment on the Crosspointe rezoning proposal,
which has been submitted by Gilbert W. Clifford & Associates, Inc. The proposal seeks to rezone
approximately 626.37 acres from the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District to the RP (Residential
Performance) Zoning District and the B-2 (Business General) Zoning District. The property is
located immediately east of the intersection of Tasker Road, Hillandale Lane, and Route 37. The
applicant is proposing a mixed-use project to include approximately 150,000 square -feet of general
commercial; 600,000 square -feet of retail; 190,000 square -feet of office uses, and a residential
component of 1,390 single-family units and 200 age -restricted units. Prepared by the applicant and
attached for your information is a location mapand a generalized development plan (GDP) for the
project. The GDP illustrates conceptually the proposed road layout and proposed land uses for the
Crosspointe project.
As a result of the previously proposed extension of Route 37 across the Crosspointe property,
extensive historic assessment of a portion site has already been completed. This assessment is
included in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Route 37. The applicant has
summarized the findings of that study in the Impact Analysis Statement for Crosspointe, which is
attached. The Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey and Route 37 FEIS indicate that several
historic elements are located on the project site. Specifically, Hilandale (DHR# 34-126), Hillandale
Earthworks (DHR# 34-321), Carybrook (DHR # 34-319), and Carybrook Redoubt (DHR #34-320)
were identified. The Hilandale house and Hilandale Earthworks have been deemed eligible for the
State and National Registers. The collection of these sites is referenced as Camp Russell, an
encampment associated with General Sheridan's Valley Campaign of 1864. The DHR survey forms
for these sites are attached for your information and highlight the historical significance of each site.
The Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley does not identify the site as being part of
a battlefield. However, the site is included in the Frederick County Battlefield Network Plan (BNP)
as a contributing feature and identifies the site as the 1864 Winter Line (referred to as Camp Russell
above). The plan recognizes that this site, along with other battlefield related sites such as Star Fort,
play an important role. The plan indicates that these smaller sites will add to the attraction of a
planned battlefield network. The plan suggests a uniform system of signage for these sites and adds,
for some sites, a small pull -off area where interpretation might be appropriate. Attached for your
information is the 1864 Winter Line summary and the plan's proposed Civil War Tour Network.
Considering these historical features of the project site, the applicant has attempted to address
impacts of the proposed development in the proffer statement (attached). The applicant has
proffered to limit building materials for the facade of commercial buildings to the following:
concrete masonry units, brick, architectural block, dryvit, or other simulated stucco, real or simulated
wood or glass. The applicant indicates that buildings and signs will be of compatible styles and
materials. The applicant has proffered a comprehensive sign plan to be approved by the Director of
Planning and Development, and proffers the use of monument signs at points of entry into the
development.
The applicant has proffered to preserve the Hillandale house and indicates the house is within an area
of the site to remain zoned RA. The applicant has not specified how much land will be preserved
around the Hillandale house but has indicated the proposed land use surrounding the RA zoned
preserved parcel will be business. The parcel to be preserved is not identified on the applicant's
GDP. The applicant has proffered to conduct a Phase I study of portions of the site not previously
studied. If a National Register site is identified through this process, the applicant agrees to work
with the Department of Historic Resources and Frederick County to mitigate any adverse effects that
may result from the proposed development. The applicant hasnot specified what mitigation efforts
would be considered. The applicant has proffered to abide by the Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) between Frederick County, the Federal Highway Administration, the State Historic
Preservation Officer, and the Virginia Department of Transportation if the Crosspointe Boulevard
is constructed in the alignment contemplated for the previously proposed Route 37. The MOA
stipulates that a landscape plan will be developed to reduce impacts to the Hillandale house and
specifies that plantings will be placed betweenthe house and its closest point to the roadway. The
plan would be offered to the State Historic Preservation Officer for comment. To address
archeological resources, the plan stipulates that a treatment plan be developed for the Hilandale
Earthworks and Camp Russell. There are established minimum requirements for the treatment plan
specified in the MOA. The treatment plan should include what portions of the property will be
addressed, what research questions will be addressed during the data recovery, what methods will
be used and a schedule, the proposed disposition of recovered materials and records, proposed
methods by which the local government and other interested groups will be kept informed, and a
proposed schedule for submission of progress reports to VDOT, the FHWA, and the VA SHPO.
The applicant will be seeking comments from the HRAB regarding this proposed development. The
comments will be included in the rezoning application package for the Crosspointe proposal when
it is submitted.
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Crosspointe Center Impact Analysis Statement
H. Historic Sites and Structures
As previously mentioned, the County's Eastern Transportation Plan features an extension
of the proposed Crosspointe Boulevard through the proposed Crosspointe development. Because
of that nomination, the County engaged Michael Baker, Jr. to prepare a Final Environmental
Impact Statement and Section 4(f) Evaluation for Route 37 C FEIS"). By necessity, it included a
large portion of the property within the proposed Crosspointe development. However, prior to
the Baker study, in 1993, Gray & Pape, Inc. identified several archaeological resources based on
work done earlier by James Madison University, which Baker incorporated into the FEIS.
Accordingly, the area has already benefited from an extensive study to determine the
extent of historic resources. Baker's study, completed in April of 2001, initially identified
several features of note that were, with one exception even at that stage, deemed worthy of Phase
II investigation.'
The first of these features was an architectural resource identified by Maral Kalbian and
known as Hilandale House, a stone farmhouse built in three stages beginning in the late 1700s.
In 1864, this house and the surrounding property were occupied as part of Camp Russell. This
feature of [the Property] has been given the standard identification number 34-126, and is
depicted on the map of Route 37 Archaeological and Architectural Resources attached hereto for
ease of reference. It has been deemed eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic
Place ("NHRP"), and falls within the area that will remain in the present RA zoning designation.
' A Phase II evaluation is essentially a determination of whether a feature preliminarily
identified is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. If such a
determination is in the affirmative, then a Phase III data collection and recovery process may be
undertaken. This process is detailed in standards promulgated by the Department of the Interior.
See Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic
Preservation, 48 Fed. Reg. 44716, e"se . (1983).
Crosspointe Center
Impact Analysis Statement
Although detailed investigation has concluded that only the Hilandale House and those
features identified as numbers 34-321 and 44FK63 are eligible for listing on the National
Register, Gray and Pape recommended creation of a "Camp Russell Historic District."
In conducting its § 4(f) evaluation,' the Federal Highway Administration concluded that
because Congress created the unique Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District
encompassing eight Virginia counties (including Frederick and its three Battlefield sites crucial
to the creation of the District: Second Kernstown, Second Winchester and Third Winchester)', it
is impossible to avoid construction that traverses the District. Therefore, it pledged to work
closely with the State Historic Preservation Officer (the "SHPO") to insure that planning for any
road construction is done "to minimize any harm to the battlefields in the project area."
Moreover, because of the extensive planning already undertaken by Frederick County, it was
recognized that any other route for a proposed major roadway would more adversely impact
valuable cultural resources.
Significantly, the FBIS has already identified and evaluated "Avoidance Alternatives" to
the use of land within the Camp Russell Historic District. Also, the Virginia Department of
Historic Resources and the Department of the Interior have independently concluded that there
are no prudent and feasible alternatives to the construction of a roadway through the Camp
Russell area.
' This is reference to § 4(f) of the National Historic Preservation Act, which requires that
federal agencies "take into account" the impact of federal undertakings on cultural resources.
3 The District is subject to management by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields
Foundation. There are actually six battlefield sites in Winchester and Frederick County.
Crosspointe Center
Impact Analysis Statement
As previously stated, the Applicant intends to proffer the retention and preservation of the
Hilandale House.
Several other features were identified in association with "Camp Russell," an
encampment constructed in the winter of 1864 as a part of General Sheridan's Valley Campaign.
Among these is a large circular earthwork constructed during 1864 as part of the larger Union
occupation of Frederick County, feature 34-321 (also identified as feature 44FK63), which is one
of the few remaining Civil War fortifications associated with an area known as Camp Russell.
That earthwork was determined eligible for listing on the NHRP as part of the Camp Russell
Historic District.
Following the previous studies detailed above, study determined the following results:
1. Initially Feature 44FK62 was identified as a site of possible ruins of a late 18th or
early 19a' century "domestic occupation" (generally a house or a structure associated with a
house). However, a Phase II investigation failed to locate any indication of the site and,
therefore, it was not deemed eligible for the NHRP.
2. Similarly, Feature 44FK72 was a supposed fortified picket associated with Camp
Russell, but detailed investigation demonstrated that it was not, and it too was not determined
eligible for the NBRP.
3. Although Features 44FK81 and 44FK82 were identified as possible encampment
areas, detailed investigation determined that neither was eligible for listing on the NHRP.
4. Feature 44FK539 was also identified as an area in which there was an
encampment associated with Camp Russell and in which there were found stone hearths and
trenches, remnants of huts or tents typical of a military encampment.
Crosspointe Center Impact Analysis Statement
Based on these conclusions, the Federal Highway Administration and the SHPO entered
into a Memorandum of Agreement in 1999 (required under the National Historic Preservation
Act), which was duly submitted to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (which
coordinates federal review of projects that affect resources deemed eligible for listing on the
National Register). That MOA recognizes that Hilandale House and the related Hilandale
Earthworks, and feature 44FK539 where an encampment may have been located, are
"contributing elements" to the Camp Russell Historic District. It is also recognized that the
direct impact on the District will be occasioned by the development of the road that was the
cause of the FEIS, and the FHWA agreed to develop landscaping plans, in consultation with
VDOT, to reduce the visual impact of any construction on the Hilandale House, between the
House and the roadway. The Virginia SHPO will be afforded an opportunity to comment on
final landscaping plans. (See Appendix B, p. 2.)
Moreover, with respect to the Hilandale Earthworks and the archaeological site of Camp
Russell, the FHWA agreed to cooperate with VDOT in the development and implementation of a
treatment plan to mitigate the effects of any road construction on those features, in consultation
with the SHPO. Such a treatment plan will specify, among other things, the property or portions
where data recovery is to be carried out, the research questions to be addressed, the methods to
be used, the proposed disposition of recovered materials and records, methods by which the
County and interested groups will be kept informed, and a proposed schedule for the submission
of progress reports.
Each of the foregoing assumes, of course, that the impact on the Camp Russell Historic
District and its contributing features will be caused by the construction of a roadway along the
selected alternative. The study did not contemplate the potential disturbance of these resources
Crosspointe Center
Impact Analysis Statement
by other land uses. In consequence, the Applicant would provide assurance of compliance with
the requirements for mitigation of impact on those resources.
This rezoning application has been expressly structured to accommodate the
considerations already identified. First, the Applicant will not disturb any portion of Hilandale
House itself. Second, to the extent that the Applicant will construct any roadway in the
alignment contemplated by and studied in the FEIS, it has proffered that it will coordinate that
construction with the Federal Highway Administration, the SHPO, VDOT, and officials of
Frederick County. The Applicant will also assure implementation of the MOA to the extent that
any disturbance of those identified resources is required during the course of development.
A portion of the site was not evaluated during the course of preparation of the FEIS, and
the Applicant would conduct a Phase I investigation of those areas prior to any development
thereof, and would undertake such preservation activities as that study might demonstrate to be
required.
Sheridan's Hospital and the 1864 Winter Line
Shortly after uLic Third battle o i ucuC;St«_' 1-2siuCrices, c1 i`ChreS' aid
public buildings were flooded with wounded and dying men. Prior to
the Third Battle of Winchester, each regiment, brigade, and division
had individual field hospitals, with surgeons and men assigned to be
stretcher bearers. During Third Winchester, Sheridan's army imple-
mented a new field hospital system, with assigned surgical staff, male
nurses, and men officially designated as stewards.
Tents and equipment had been in storage for Sheridan's first major
eastern engagement. These were shipped by rail to Harpers Ferry and
Martinsburg and then by wagon to Winchester. A large field hospital
was created with over 2000 tents. This field hospital is credited as�be-
ing the largest field hospital of the 19th Century.
The Sheridan's Field Hospital acted primarily as a clearing house for
the wounded. The field hospitals on the front lines did primary triage
of wounded that were next sent to Sheridan's Field Hospital. From
there all but the worst cases were immediately shipped north by wagon
and rail.
The hospital was located at Shawnee Springs, just outside of Winches-
ter. It proved to b6 -a i -ideal spot because it had a good flow of water
from several natural springs, good drainage, and fairly open terrain.
The City of Winchester now owns 11.5 acres at Shawnee Springs and
has developed a plan for the site that includes historic interpretation.
The 1864 Winter Line was a series of earthen fortifications con-
structed north of Hoge Run between the Valley Pike and the Front
Royal Pike. The line was built by General Sheridan's XIX Corps after
the Battle of Cedar Creek to defend his winter encampment. The line
consisted of the Stossel Works, Glaize Redoubt, Carriesbrook Re-
doubt, Hill N Dale Works, Opequon Works, and Lakeside Works.
The Lakeside Works were the first works to be constructed. They
were south of Hoge Run and were abandoned before completion. It
was felt that the position south of the Run was untenable, therefore,
the works were constructed north of Hoge Run.
An excerpt from one source states, "On November 8th the regiment
voted for State Officers and for the Presidential electors and the next
day marched through Middletown and Newtown and the First Division
went into winter quarters between Newtown and the Opequon River
and built the frontline of the defensive works for the army." Another
_. source states, "On November 10th the regiment arrived at Camp
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Russell, where the army was encamped, and during the remainder of
the month was engaged in the erection of fortifications and building
cabins for winter quarters. In December the winter quarters were
completed."
Parkins Mill Battery overlooks today's Parkins Mill Treatment Plant
on Route 644 and is in better condition than
Star Fort and Fort Collier. Parkins Mill
Battery served as an artillery emplacement
during the later stages of the war and was
used as an encampment by cavalry troops.
The State Historical Marker at the site
states the site originated during the occupa-
tion of Winchester and surrounding area by
General Robert Milroy's Union troops. It is
now thought that Parkins NO Battery was
constructed in November of 1864 as part of
General Philip Sh_eridan's 1864 Winter
Line.
Strategies For Other Sites
Monument to 128th New vork Infantry at
Cedar Creek
Identify other significant sites and develop specific treatments for each site.
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Cedar Cree
inchester)
vilk Canyon
Critical Sites —
Other Sites —
Walking
Tours — �---
Bicycle
Routes — --°=
Historic
Routes —
Major Travel
Routes — ----
Battlefield Connectors — —
CIVIL WAR TOUR NETWORK
In Winchester—Frederick County
Virginia
VIRGINIA
HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION
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E.- SURVEY FORM 34-1z6
He Number
County Frederick
Town Winchester
Street No. E. of Interstate 81, off
Interchange 79.
USGS Quad Name X DQji4j14k XXXN Stephens
Quad Date 1966 City
Original Owner William Chipley
Original Use Home
Present Owner Louisa M. Crawford &
Present Owner Address Mrs. John L. Jacks
At. 3 Box 191
Winchester, Va.
Present Use
Home
2, Historic Name Hill and Dale
Present Name Hill and Dale
Date or Period (exact or estimate) ca. 1790
Architect -----
Builder, craftsman, etc. ----
Source of Name Quarles, Old Homes.
Source of Date present owners.
No. stories count as % story):
Wall construction
Stone
Acrea1y 8
4. Historical S;gnificance (Chain of Tide, Families and Events, etc., connected with the property)
See Quarles, Old Homes in Fred. d ounty. Va. Many events have taken
place on this property, for instance, during the Civil War General Emory
of the Union is said to have camped in the front yard of the house.
5. Architectural Significance (Note interesting interior and exterior details, etc., cite significant alterations and additions)
The date of ca. 1790 ± applies only to the center room of the house.
The mantle on that fireplace (photographed) is not the original mantle.
The present mantle dates to the late 1840's, and was originally at Vaucluse
then to Springdale, then to a third house, and finally here. The date
carved
TheoW.the
winghearth
the housenot
wasseem
built ca. 18900 any Victorian. The date.
.
wing is a recent addition, replacing an original log section.
In this house there is a portrait of Gabriel Jones painted by Edmund
Bruce.
6. Physical Condition Excellent Good Fair Poor
Structure X
Grounds X
Neighborhood X —
7. State potential threats to preservation of structure
None
(over)
DIVISION OF HISTORIC LANDMARKS Negative no(s). 9612,
SURVEY FORM
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Historic nameCommon
Hilj.andale . Crawford House
name
Hi(].andale
County/Town/City Count (Frederick)
also, Hill and Dale
Street address or route numrber off of -Rt. 642
USGS Quad Stephens City
Date or period c.1780-1800, c.1875 -1890,c.1910-19?
Original owner William Chipley
Architect/builder/crattsmen
Original use residential
Present owner
Source of name Elizabeth Engle
Present owner address
Source of date architectural evidence
Stories 2
Present use residential
Foundation and wall const'n
Acreage
stone
Roof type gable pressed tin shingles.
State condition of s'.ructuic and environs
The property and the environs are in good condition.
State potential threats to structure The property has recently been purchased by developers.
Note any archaeological interest
The whole area around the house was the site of Union army camps during the Civil War.
Should be investigated for possible register potential? yes Q no ❑
Architectural description (Note signit icant features of plan, structural system and interior and exterior decoration, taking care to point
out aspects not visible or clear from photographs. Explain nature and period of all alterations and additions. List any outbuildings and
their approximate ages, cemeteries, etc.)
Hilandale appears to have been built in three phases. The earliest portion of the hous
is the central portion, now the rear wing. It is constructed of coursed limestone and is
two stories. It has an interior end stone chimney. It was built c.1780-1800 by a member of
Chipley family. The second phase of building was done from c.1875-1890. This is when what
is now the front portion of the house was added. It is a three -bay, symmetrical, two story
random rubble (limestone) wing with a gable roof and a central front gable. The roofing ma
is pressed tin shingles. There is a square attic window in the central front gable as wel.
as in the side gables. It has two central brick chimneys and decorative brackets and pend,
in the eaves. The front porch is of the Vernacular Colonial Revival Style. It is three
bays with square doric columns and a plain handrail and balusters. The windows are 6/6 with
louvered shutters. This portion of the house was built by the Crawford family, who had
acquired it around 1860. The stone for this portion of the house is said to have
come from the stone cook fireplaces that were constructed by the Union soldiers in the
area around Hilandale.
The third phase of construction of Hilandale was during the 20th century. This ia- the
rear frame portion of the house (north end). It is a two story wing on a split-level stone
basement. It is cladded with weatherboard.
Although the interior was not inspected, the surveyor has been informed that one of the man'
is originally from Vaucluse (34-138) and was then in Springdale (34-127). Also a lot of the
hardware is supposedly from Vaucluse.
Hilandale has a fine collection of outbuildings. These include a stone springhouse, a
frame (log?) meathouse, several frame sheds, a frame barn, carriage house, machine shed,
fine frame bank barn with an unusual wood stave silo and a frame tenant house about
z mile NW of the main house. The house and the outbuildings stand together as a fine
example of a late 18th century house that has evolved through many periods. The property is
}}X further enhanced by the fine Civil War earthworks (34-321) located east of the
house.
Historical significance (Chain of title; individuals, families, events, etc., associated with the property.)
1731 Yost Hite
? Yost Hite to Thomas Wilson
Thomas Wilson to Robert Wilson
1174 Robert Wilson to William Chipley
1838 heirs of Chipley family to Thomas S. Sangster
1857 Sangster to Thomas T. Fauntleroy
1860 Fauntleroy (?) to William A. Crawford
1860-1989 in the Crawford family
This information was taken from Garland R. Quarles,Some Old Homes in Frederick County, Virgi
1972. p.90 #49.
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DIVISION OF HISTORIC LANDMARKS Negative no(s). 9613
SURVEY FORM
Historic name Camp Russell/Hillandale earthwt mon name Hitandale Earthworks
County/Town/City Rural County (Frederick)
Street address or route number off of Rt. 642
USGS Quad Stephens City Date or period Fall, 1864
Original owner Architect/ builder/craftsmen
Original use Civil war camp entrenchments Union soldiers
Present owner Source of name
Present owner address Source of date historical information
Present use none
Acreage
Stories
Foundation and wall const'n
earth
Roof type
State condition of structure and environs
overgrown with vegetation
State potential threats to structure property has just recently been purchased by a developer.
Note any archaeological interest
This site has the potential to yield quite a bit of historical 'information through archaeo=
S o drklinWsMAAg f�ffiible register potential? yes ❑ no (Z If yes, maybe as part of a multiple nomina
Architectural description (Note significant features of plan, structural system and interior and exterior decoration, taking care to point
out aspects not visible or clear from photographs. Explain nature and period of all alterations and additions. List any outbuildings and
their approximate ages, cemeteries, etc.)
The Hilandale earthwork is an impressive example of one of the several Union earthworks
built in this part of the Shenandoah Valley during this period. It appears to be in very
good condition and covers an area of about for so square miles. It is located about 1 mile
east of the house known as Hill and Dale (34.126).
During the Fall of 1864, the Union forces were occupying this area. There were about
40,000 or 50,000 Union troops in this area during this period. Many of them camped in
this specific area. There are several redoubts and earthworks still surviving from this
period but this one appears to be the largest. This property should be further investigated
as it is quite an important site.
Interior inspected?
Historical significance (Chain of title; individuals, families, events, etc., associated with the property.)
D
' m-� '_" " "" o Negative no(s). 9611
DIVISION OF HISTORIC LANDMARKS
• SURVEY FORM
Historic name CARY'S BROOK Common name CARYSBROOK s brook,
Careysbrook, Cary'
County/Town/City RURAL COUNTY
Street address or route number nFE OE Rt- 642
USGS Quad STEPHENS CITY Date period c0-1855
Original owner Francis Jones Architect/ builder//cracraftftsmen
Original use RESIDENTIALMrs. Elizabeth Engle
Present owner Source of name
Present owner address Source of date architectural evidence
Stories 2 story :&l story wings
Present use Ve,CANP/ABANDONED
Foundation and wall const'n Main 2 story portion is frame
Acreage stone foundation. The wings are frame with brick
Root type n in All rtions of the house have a as
roof ma a of stan ing seam me a -
State condition of structure and environs
poor
State potential threats to structure The property has recently been purchased by developers-
Note
evelopers.Note any archaeological interest to be in
Just NW of the house is a Civil War redoubt which appears
original/excellent condition. See map fang filees34 Sas part of a multiple nomination
Should be investigated for possible register potential? yes Elno�
Architectural description (Note significant features of plan, structural system and interior and exterior decoration, taking care to point
out aspects not visible or clear from photographs. Explain nature and period of all alterations and additions. List any outbuildings and
their approximate ages, cemeteries, etc.)
Carysbrook is a mid -19th century dwelling made up of a central section and two side wings.
The central section of the house is two stories constructed of frame on a laid stone foundati
It is three bays on the front side, with a door and two windows next to it. It is thus
asymmetrical. It has a gable roof of standing seam metal and an interior end brick chimney.
The siding eras originally weatherboard although most of it has been removed. The house has
basically been gutted. The windows, doors, siding and mantlepiece are all missing. The
windows were probably 6/6 sashes. The surveyor found architrave trim and corner blocks arour
several of the window openings. This central portion of the house is flanked by two
one story wings which were probably built very soon after the main portion of the house.
These wings are of frame construction with brick nogging. For the most part the siding has
been removed and the nogging exposed. Some of the original siding, board and batten, stip'
can be found in the gable ends of the wings. The wings both have interior end brick ch
As with the main portion of the house, the wings have been stripped of all their woodwork.
mantlepieces, windows and doors.
It appears that a frame wing had been added to the south one story wing sometime in the 20th
century. An outline of a mantlepiece can be seen on the exterior wall of the south one
story wing which would have been an interior wall for the 20th century wing.
On the end of the north one story wing is the entrance to the cellar. The cellar is lined
with coursed rubble and appears to have occupied the area under the entire wing.
Carysbrook is in very poor condition because it has been stripped of so many of its archit,
tural elements. Its architectural form is very unusual for this area as is the use of the
two different construction methods.
Interior inspected? yes, partially
Historical significance (Chain of title; individuals, families, events, etc., associated with the property.)
INFORMATION ON OUTBUILISINGS:
None of the outbuildings at Carysbrook remain. Just to the north of the house are the
ruins of what was probably the meathouse. There are also some ruins NE of the house
which were most probably farm -related outbuildings such as barns, chicken coops and
corn cribs.
J I p A A%A1ll111 JJ1 �--I!,
DIVISION OF HISTORIC LANDMARKS Negative no(s). 9612 _
SURVEY FORM
Historic name Cary's B o k Redoubt
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Common name Carysbrook Redoubt
County/Town/City Rura�i y
Street address or route number off of Rt. 642
USGS Quad Stephens City
Date or period c. Fall of 1864
Original owner
Architect/builder/craftsmen Union army
Original use redoubt
Present owner
Source of name
Present owner address
Source of date historical information
Stories
Present use none
Foundation and wall const'n
Acreage
earth
Roof type
State condition of structure and environs
overgrown
State potential threats to structure property has just been purchased by a developer.
Note any archaeological interest
This Civil hWar redoubt has the potential of yielding quite a bit of historical information
Sholh u mveas igatede�oT°}�osslble reg[sie� po ntia 'yes ❑ no ® zf yes, maybe as part of a multiple nominat
Architectural description (Note significant features of plan, structural system and interior and exterior decoration, taking care to point
out aspects not visible or clear from photographs. Explain nature and period of all alterations and additions. hist any outbuildings and
their approximate ages, cemeteries, etc.)
This Civil War redoubt is located NW of the house Cnrysbrook (34-319). It is in
very good condition although it is overgrown. It appears that it is in its complete form.
The Carysbrook _ redoubt was probably built during the fall of 1864 after Sheridan had
secured this portion of the Valley. It was built by Union soldiers and is just one of
several entrenchments and fortifications built of earth in the area. It appears to
be one of the best preserved ones.
one can assume that the Union army camped in this area and occupied it during this period i
1864. This means that there is the potential for quite a bit of archaeological investigati
(See attached map)
Interior inspected?
Historical significance (Chain of title; individuals, families, events, etc., associated with the property.)
The HRAB has been asked to review and provide comments on the Hiatt Run Condos master
development plan (MDP), which has been submitted by Painter -Lewis, Inc. The property is located
along the eastern side of Martinsburg Pike (Rt. 11), just north of McCann Lane. The site is presently
zoned RP (Residential Performance) and consists of approximately ten acres. The applicant is
proposing to construct eight buildings of 12 units each. The proposed residential use is already a
permitted use on the property. The next step in the development process is the MDP. The purpose
of the MDP is to ensure that development occurs in a manner that suits the characteristics of the land
and is harmonious with the adjoining properties. The MDP cannot be denied by the Board of
Supervisors if all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance are met.
The Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley published by the National Park Service
identifies the site as being part of the Second and Third Battles of Winchester core battlefield.
Specifically, the site is part of the area of Stephenson's Depot. Attached is a letter from John
Hutchinson of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, which further details the significance
of the battlefields. Strategies for Stephenson's Depot identified in the Frederick County Battlefield
Network Plan include working with landowners to preserve key areas and allow some development,
more intensive uses in the core area should provide means to protect viewsheds as part of the
development plans, and working with landowners to preserve views along Milburn Road. The
project site is not located adjacent to Millburn Road. Stephenson's Deport and Valley Pike are
identified as features associated with both the Second and Third Battles of Winchester in the NPS
study. Attached for you information are illustrations provided by the applicant and excerpts from the
Battlefield Network Plan relating to Stephenson Depot.
The applicant will be seeking comments from the HRAB regarding this proposed development. The
comments will be included in the MDP application package for the proposal when it is officially
submitted.
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8 September 2003
Rebecca Ragsdale
Frederick County Planning Department
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Re: Hiatt Run condominium complex
Dear Ms. Ragsdale:
Thank you for forwarding information regarding the proposed Hiatt Run
condominium complex to the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation (SVBF)
for comment.
As you may know, the proposed project is in the core areas of both the Second
Winchester and Third Winchester battlefields. While we understand that the
proposed use of the property is in conformance with the Frederick County Zoning
Ordinance, SVBF is concerned that the project is incompatible with surrounding
land uses and an inappropriate use of now pristine core battlefield land.
Congress determined in the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic
District and Commission Act that both the Second Winchester and Third
Winchester battlefields "are collectively of national significance," and that their
"preservation and interpretation ... will make a vital contribution to the
understanding of the heritage of the United States."'
Second Winchester and Third Winchester have been determined by the Virginia
Department of Historic Resources (VDHR)to be eligible for listing on the
National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.2
Together with the other major battlefields of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields
National Historic District, the seven major Civil War battlefields traversed by I-81
are likely to meet the standards required for National Historic Landmark status,
the highest recognition granted by the Federal government for historic value,
according to the NP S.3
' Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Commission. 2000. Shenandoah
Valley Battlefields National Historic District Management Plan.
Z Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Commission and National Park
Service. 2000. Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Abbreviated Final
Environmental Impact Statement.
3 National Park Service. 1992. Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia ,
Shenandoah Valley Battlefield~ Fcnmdation
Post Office Box 897 New Market, Virginia 22844 pk 540.740.4545 / 888.689.4545 ix: 540740.4509
The Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, created by Congress in 1991,
identified the sites of 10,500 -armed conflicts that occurred during the Civil
War.
❑ Third Winchester is one of only 45 ranked "A" because they had "a
decisive influence on a campaign and a direct impact on the course of the
war;"
❑ Second Winchester is one of 104 sites ranked "B" because it had "a
decisive influence on a campaign."4
Given the unique significance of these battlefields and the important role these
lands played in our nation's history, the SVBF urges you to take all possible
steps to discourage the construction of this project. If the project is built, we
urge you to ensure that all care is taken in planning and constructing it to
ensure that its adverse impacts on adjacent battlefield land and related scenic
and historic resources are minimized.
Thank you for your consideration of these matters.
Sincerely,
John D. Hutchinson V, AICP
Program Manager for Resource Protection
CC:
The Honorable Lynda Tyler, Supervisor, Frederick County, Virginia
4 Civil War Sites Advisory Commission. 1993. Civil War Sites Advisory Commission Report on the
Nation's Civil War Battlefields .
PAINTER-LEWIS, P.L.C.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
302 South Braddock Street, Suite 200
Winchester, VA 22601
3 SEPTEMBER 2003
Miss Rebecca Ragsdale
Historic Resources Advisory Board
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Dear Rebecca,
tel.:
(540)662-5792
fax.:
(540)662-5793
email:
paintlew@-earthlink.net
0 3 2003
The office of Painter -Lewis P.L.C. is currently working on Master Development Plans for
the Hiatt Run Condominium Complex. To receive final approval from the Frederick
County Planning Department we have been asked to have the plan reviewed by the
Historic Resources Advisory Board. I am requesting that this project by added to the
September 16th, 2003 H.R.A.B. meeting agenda for review. Please find enclosed with
this letter two sets of exhibit drawings.
Plate 1: SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(A general overview of what is proposed for the site.)
Plate 2: MILBURN ROAD CORRIDOR
(Taken from the Battlefield Network Plan, showing the site in
relation to this corridor.)
Plate 3: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CIVIL WAR SITES
(Taken from the Civil War Sites In The Shenandoah Valley of
Virginia, issued by the National Park Service.)
According to the Rural Landmarks Survey for Frederick County, Virginia there are no
historic landmarks of any kind located on this site. The closest landmark ("Burned
House") is over % mile to the south. The only other landmarks found in the vicinity of
project site were "Kenilworth" (1 mile to the north), and the "Zinn House" (1 % miles to
the north).
If additional information is needed or if you should have any questions regarding this
matter please contact our office. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Sara Beth Saurino
Project Designer
CC: Mr. Sarkis Satian
FILE #: 0210008 PAINTER-LEWIS, P.L.C.
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Strategies For Star Fort And Other Forts
Work with the Middlesex Artillery group to create a battlefield park site at Star
Fort.
Use Star Fort as a demonstration project to increase public awareness of the battle-
field effort.
Work with owners of Fort Collier, Fort Milroy and other forts around Winchester to
find ways to preserve additional forts.
Work closely with the Middlesex Artillery to prepare a resource management plan
for Star Fort as soon as possible.
Provide pedestrian trails and bikeways connecting the different forts.
Work closely with developers of surrounding land to provide support for the fort
sites.
Stephenson Depot
During the Second Battle of Winchester, Stephenson Depot was the
site of the most critical action. The Confederates used the railroad
embankment south of the Depot and the ridge behind it as artillery em-
placements that were assaulted unsuccessfully by the Union troops
several times.
While Jubal Early's forces attacked the Union troops positioned at Star
Fort, Fort Milroy, West Lunette, and Fort Collier on June 14 with great
success, Confederate General Richard S. Ewell assumed that General
Robert Milroy would attempt a retreat during the night. Therefore, he
ordered General Edward Johnson to prevent the Union escape by cut-
ting off the Charles Town Road At about 10:00 p.m., Johnson
marched with two brigades and eight guns north to Berryville Pike and
west to Jordan Springs Road, where he turned north toward Stephen -
son's Depot.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on the morning of June 15th, Milroy and
his officers decided to abandon Fort Milroy and Star Fort and try to
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make their way to Harpers Ferry on the old Charles Town Road. After
spiking all of their cannons and destroying their carriages, the Union
soldiers massed in the low ground
between the two forts and then
moved down the railroad and the
Valley Pike towards the Charles
Town crossroads, just south of
Stephenson's Depot.
At about dawn on the morning of
the 15th, Johnson's skirmishers
encountered the head of the re-
treating Union column near the
intersection of the Valley Pike
and old Charles Town Road-
Johnson
oadJohnson deployed his regiments
along Milburn Road and placed
one artillery piece directly on the
Charles Town Road railroad
bridge and one beside it. Johnson
deployed his remaining artillery
Milh urn Road at Stephenson Depot
pieces on the high ground east of
Milburn Road Milroy set up his
column to the right-Qf-the Valley Pike and prepared to fight his way
through. The Union forces -made several desperate but uncoordinated
attacks against the railroad bridge and were unable to make a dent in
the line of the Confederates, who were now being steadily reinforced.
The Confederate Stonewall brigade advanced to cut off the Valley
Pike. Seeing no way out, Union regiments hoisted the white flag of
surrender. Between 2,500 and 3,000 Union soldiers surrendered. Mil-
roy and his staff managed to escape to the west.
The Union losses from June 12 to June 15 were: 95 killed, 373
wounded, and 3,974 missing and captured out of a total force of ap-
proximately 7,000. The Confederate losses paled in comparison.
They had 47 killed, 219 wounded, and 3 missing.
The Second Battle of Winchester was part of General Lee's second in-
vasion of the North. The Confederate forces defeated and nearly de-
stroyed an entire Union division under General Robert Milroy at
Stephenson's Depot. The Confederate victory at Second Winchester
offered high hopes for the success of Lee's second invasion of the
North that culminated with the Battle of Gettysburg. The Second Bat-
tle of Winchester also marked General Ewell's first engagement as a
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— Corps Commander. His tactical successes at Second Winchester had
influence on his tactics at Gettysburg two weeks later.
Despite intensive development along Route 11 North, the Stephenson
Depot Battlefield remains pristine and rural in character. The modem
railroad bridge and embankment are located today in the same loca-
tion where they existed during the battle. Milbum Road connects Ste-
phenson Depot to the Third Winchester sites along a route that looks
today much as it did during the Civil War.
Strategies For Stephenson Depot
Work with the landowner to preserve key areas while allowing some development.
Provide planning assistance.
New more intensive uses in the --core area should provide means to protect viewsheds as
a part of their development plans.
Use Milburn Road as a primary travel connection between Stephenson Depot and
Third Winchester. Work with land owners to preserve views along Milburn Road us-
ing buffers, vegetation and easements.
Old Town Winchester -
The City of Winchester was chartered by act of the Virginia Assembly
in 1752, fourteen years after Frederick County was chartered During
the Civil War, no eastern city was more critically involved than Win-
chester, with the city changing hands over 70 times during the war. Ai
the time of the Civil War, the population of Winchester was about
4,000, including 706 slaves and 665 free African Americans.
According to war -time diarist, Julia Chase, the Confederates reached
Winchester on November 8, 1861 and the Union army initially arrived
on March 14, 1862. From this point on, Winchester was primarily in
Union hands. Although there were a large number of unionists within
the town, relations between the townspeople and the Union occupiers
were not good.
During the Civil War, many buildings in Old Town Winchester served
as field hospitals for both sides, including the County Courthouse and
the Taylor Hotel (McCrorys building). As early as March, 1862, the
County Courthouse was filled to capacity with wounded. Confederate
General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson and Union General Philip
Stephenson
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