General Jubal A. Early’s Homeplace
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This is the official website of General Jubal Anderson Early’s homeplace on 455 Old Hollow Lane, Hardy VA.
General Jubal A. Early was born in Franklin County in 1816 and spent much of his childhood in this home and in the grounds surrounding it.
This historical site is a must-visit for families, teachers, students and anyone interested in learning more about General Early.
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455 Old Hollow Lane,
Hardy, VA, 24121
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Monday–Saturday (10 AM – 4 PM)
Sundays (1 - 5 PM)
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(555) 555-555
General Jubal A. Early was born on November 3, 1816 in Franklin County Virginia. He graduated from West Point Military Acadamy in 1837. Upon graduation, Jubal Early was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in Company E of the 3rd United States Artillery and sent to Fortress Monroe, on the tip of the Virginia Peninsula, to train recruits.
Early participated in numerous battles and campaigns including the Battle of First Bull Run (21 July 1861) where he distinguished himself and was promoted to brigadier general. He also fought in the Peninsula Campaign, Malvern Hill (1 July 1862), Cedar Mountain (9 August 1862), Second Bull Run (28-30 August 1862), and Antietam (17 September 1862). At Antietam, Confederate Brigadier General Jubal Early led a brigade under General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson in the terrible fighting in the West Woods near the Dunker Church.
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