Shenandoah Mountain Pass, Virginia
Background History
Fort Johnson is a Confederate earthworks and trench fortification stretched across the Shenandoah Mountain pass.
The fortification was started about 1 Apr 1862 by General Johnson to protect the Shenandoah Valley from
Union forces approaching from the west. The fort was garrisoned by about 3,000 troops most of
whom were stationed at Camp Shenandoah about four miles away.
In may 1862 the garrison was forced to fall back to near Staunton where they joined forces with General
Stonewall Jackson and returned over the pass to McDowell, Virginia. At McDowell, General Jackson's
forces ultimately defeated the Union force and forced them to retreat.
Investigation 04/01/2012 (12pm - 2:30 pm Investigators -- #3) -- Evidence -- No evidence..
Data recorded on investigation -- Digital Photographs (#66), IR Digital Photographs (#143)
Fort Johnson Photo Album
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