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Second Bull Run Monument
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By J. J. Prats, March 11, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Second Bull Run Monument Marker | | |
Inscription. Like its companion monument on Henry Hill, this obelisk was constructed by Union soldiers at the close of the Civil War. It was dedicated during an elaborate ceremony held on June 10, 1865.
Location. 38° 49.253′ N, 77° 33.241′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Featherbed Lane (continuation of Groveton Road) half a mile north of Lee Highway (formerly the Warrenton Turnpike) (U.S. 29). Click for map. Marker is on the Deep Cut loop trail, a pleasant 0.3 mile hike west from the Deep Cut Battlefield parking lot in the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Marker is in this post office area: Manassas VA 20109, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 13th New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rock Fight (within shouting distance of this marker); 24th New York Infantry (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Fourth Brigade (about 300 feet away); Second Brigade (about 400 feet away); 15th Alabama Infantry (about 700 feet away); The Wisconsin Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); On the Skirmish Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); 20th New York State Militia (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Manassas.| | | | 
By J. J. Prats, March 11, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Second Bull Run Monument and Marker | | |
Regarding Second Bull Run Monument. This monument is also known as the Groveton Monument. It was dedicated on the same day as its twin, the Henry Hill Monument approx. 1.7 miles southwest.
The monument’s inscription reads, “In Memory of the Patriots Who Fell at Groveton. Aug 28th, 29th & 30th, 1862.”
Groveton was a small village on the Warrenton Turnpike. It no longer exists.
Also see . . . The Monuments on the Battle-Field of Bull Run. Article in The Illustrated London News July 15, 1865. (Submitted on March 11, 2007.)
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By J. J. Prats, March 11, 2007 | |
| | | 3. The Second Bull Run, or Groveton Monument | | |
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By Craig Swain, February 8, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Second Bull Run Monument | | The area around the monument was recently cleared to restore a wartime appearance. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on March 11, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,527 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. 4. submitted on April 26, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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