First Confederate Officer Killed Marker

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Fairfax, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

First Confederate Officer Killed

August 8, 2009

1. First Confederate Officer Killed Marker

Inscription. In the early morning hours of 1 June 1861, a detachment of Co. B, Second Cavalry, entered the Town of Fairfax Court House and engaged the Warrenton Rifles in the first land conflict of organized military units in the Civil War. The skirmish resulted in the death of Capt. John Quincy Marr, who was struck by a stray bullet, the first Confederate officer killed in the Civil War. Marr's body was found at daybreak near this location.

Erected 2009 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number B 262.)

Location. 38° 50.687′ N, 77° 18.54′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. Click for map. Marker is located near the flag array in front of the Massey Building on the property of the Fairfax County Judicial Center. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax VA 22030, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fairfax Court House (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Old Fairfax Jail (about 700 feet away); Joshua Gunnell House (about 700 feet away); Fairfax County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Fairfax Court House (about 800 feet away); Monument to John Q. Marr (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mosby (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ralston's Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fairfax.

August 8, 2009

2. First Confederate Officer Killed Marker

Also see . . .
1. Skirmish at Fairfax Court House, June 1, 1861. (Submitted on August 8, 2009.)
2. John Quincy Marr. From Find A Grave.com (Submitted on August 8, 2009.)

3. New Marr Marker Unveiled in City. News story includes photos of dedication ceremony. (Submitted on August 8, 2009.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 8, 2009. This page has been viewed 1,366 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2009. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.