by Charles IV Harbaugh (Author), Jeffrey H. Pennington (Author)
Middletown was established in 1797 by Peter Senseney as a tollhouse and tavern location along the Great Wagon Road. The town became notable primarily for the climactic Battle of Cedar Creek on October 19, 1864. Middletown is home to several important inst
Author Biography
Charles Harbaugh IV is the mayor of Middletown and a Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation board member. He has a master's degree in business administration from Shenandoah University. Jeff Pennington has had a lifelong interest in local history and the Civil War. He has a bachelor of arts in history from James Madison University and has penned articles for local publications. Both authors have been participating in Civil War and other historical reenactments for many years.
