Person

Peter Kurtz

A Civil War portrait photo shows a young soldier posing in a Confederate uniform with his musket.
Peter Kurtz, c. 1861-1865

Library of Congress

Quick Facts
Significance:
Confederate Army soldier
Date of Birth:
1937
Place of Death:
Winchester, Va.
Date of Death:
December 8, 1895
Place of Burial:
Winchester, Va.
Cemetery Name:
Stonewall Confederate Cemetery

US soldiers captured Pvt. Peter Kurtz, a Confederate, after the Battle of Fisher’s Hill. A native of the Shenandoah Valley, he started a Winchester newspaper after the war. 

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Last updated: January 29, 2026