Mosby Heritage Area Tour Page25
August 2007 photos/text courtesy of Richard Edling, PA
   

Warrenton Cemetery Enlarge
 
Another view of Mosby's grave

Warrenton Cemetery Enlarge
 
Monument to Captain R.P. Montjoy a Ranger killed in action. On May 30, 1863, standing by Mosby's sole artillery piece until surrounded, he was captured. The courageous Montjoy was again wounded on the morning of June 22, 1863, on the eastern slope of the Bull Run Mountains, near Dr. Ewell's farm, having finger shot off. He was from Mississippi and entered the Confederate Army as a private in an infantry regiment from his native state, but he afterwards obtained a transfer to Mosby's command. Captain Montjoy was killed by the Loudoun Rangers on Sunday, November 27th, 1864, near Goresville, Loudoun County, VA. While leading his men in pursuit of the enemy, he was killed by a chance shot fired by one of the fugitives near the "Burnt Chimneys." One of the Federals, without even looking behind, put his pistol over his shoulder and fired, the ball striking Montjoy in the head. He was a brave and dashing young officer. He is buried in the cemetery at Warrenton

        

 

Warrenton
 
The Mosby house located at 173 Main St. in Warrenton - Col. Mosby lived in this home from 1867 till 1876, it is currently being restored as a museum. There is a visitor center located behind the house.
Mosby Museum

Warrenton
 
The Mosby house

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