Friday December 6 was John Singleton Mosby’s birthday. Known as the Gray Ghost, he is a popular figure in Northern Virginia Civil War history, remembered especially for Mosby’s Raiders guerrilla tactics against Union forces. After General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, rather than surrender his command he disbanded the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry near Marshall and sent the troopers home.
Learn about Mosby’s wounding at Goodinhg’s Tavern near Fairfax and test your Mosby knowledge by taking the Mosby in Fairfax and Warrenton quiz
Happy birthday ranger