Prettyman House: “Confederates in Rockville”

History: E. Barrett Prettyman witnessed Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's forces enter Rockville on June 28, 1863 from his home. Prettyman was a prominent Rockville citizen and an educator. While Stuart's cavalrymen spread out, Stuart stopped at Prettyman house admiring the family's youngest child, Forrest. During his visit, Stuart learned of a large supply-wagon train heading north from Washington on Rockville Pike to the Union forces then concentrating around Frederick. Stuart sent Col. Chambliss to capture and secure the wagons, as Stuart continued onto Rockville's Court House Square.

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Photo Credits:

1. "Current Photo of the Residence." Courtesy of Historical Marker Database
2. "Side View of Prettyman House."
3. "Prettyman House and Company." Courtesy of Peerless Rockville