The Cool Spring House was situated on the grounds of the Cool Springs Farm, the site of General Jubal Early's attempt to stop the union advance on his retreating army. Following the success of Early during the Lynchburg Campaign, Early marched up the Shenandoah Valley to relieve Lee's lines at Petersburg/Richmond. Early fought the Federals, and won, at Monacacy, Maryland and advanced toward Washington. Here Grant sent troops to confront Early. Faced against General Wright to the east and General Crooks Army of West Virginia rapidly advancing from Harpers Ferry, Early rapidly moved toward Snickers Gap and across the Shenandoah. Here he set up his lines to check the union advance across the river.

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