by Geoff Fox
In January 1862, Confederate forces under Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson had captured Bath (Berkeley Springs), Va., as part of his Romney Campaign and were intent to capture Hancock.
Jackson sent a representative to demand the surrender of the town from Union forces or risk being shelled. The town was not surrendered and Jackson opened fire on Hancock for 24 hours.
While there was no loss of life, a number of buildings were damaged…
