Highland County, VA
Confederate Breastworks Historic Landmark

Placed on March 29, 2003 by Sunvalleysu, daughter Jessiegirl and a
letterboxing co-addict (we have only just begun!) and her son.

Near Staunton, VA take exit 225 off Interstate 81. Follow the signs
for Monterey. The route is West 275 and West 250. Stay with 250 and
continue to follow signs for Monterey. At the top of Shenandoah
Mountain where Augusta County ends and Highland County begins you
will find the Confederate Breastworks.

This was the site of Fort Edward Johnson where a detachment of some
3,000 Confederate soldiers dug a mile of trench and breastworks
(sort of a wall or levy built from logs) designed to thwart the
Union army's advance to Staunton.

The Son of the South Letterbox is planted along the interpretive
trail which shares with you some letters written by Lt. Shepard
Green Pryor to his lovely wife Penelope. Read about the Cold
Business of war and then "Wee are faring badly" You are almost
there, take a rest on the bench and imagine the cold soldiers trying
to keep warm while listening for the enemy.

Notice that the trail switches back with a "log cabin corner". The
object of your search is under the outside corner. After you stamp
in with the "Son" don't miss the view up the trail.