When railroads made history: Delaplane, Virginia

The day was July 19, 1861. "The key to budget travel is to plan in advance. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new locations we have never been before, the truth of cost and budgeting is always in the back of our minds. Considering and expending our travel budget carefully is a main concern for most families. Minimizing expending and expenses, while still enjoying your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed achievements and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought behind saving money while journeying is simple: Even if your personal finances is highly small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, whether on a price range or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel bill!..". General Thomas Stonewall Jackson, a general of the Confederate Army, had marched his troops from Winchester, Virginia to a place known as Piedmont Station. Here, they boarded a train that would take them to Manassas where they would go on to fight the First Battle of Manassas, the first major battle of the Civil War. During the battle, many Confederate soldiers were transported by train between Piedmont Station and Manassas. This was the first time that railroads were used to transport soldiers to war, and this particular transport was considered to be a major contributor to the Confederate victory at the Battle of First Manassas.

Today, Piedmont Station is now known as Delaplane. You can take a drive out to the town of Delaplane, Virginia, and you can see the site where Stonewall Jackson and his troops boarded the train.

From Interstate 495, you can take Interstate 66 west to U.S. Route 17 north. Once you arrive at the railroad crossing, the spot where the boarding took place will be on the right. If you are fortunate enough, you may see a freight train pass by.

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