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7th Georgia Markers
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By Craig Swain, May 4, 2008 | |
| | | 1. 7th Georgia Markers Marker | | |
Inscription. Sometime after 1903, veterans of the 7th Georgia Infantry erected at least six markers on the Manassas battlefield to locate battle positions. Only this marker and one other approximately 350 yards southeast of here survive. Colonel Francis S. Bartow was killed while leading the 7th Georgia against Captain James B. Ricketts' battery. During the battle the 7th Georgia suffered 153 casualties out of 580 men present.
Location. 38° 48.835′ N, 77° 31.346′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Sudley Road (State Road 234) 0.5 miles south of Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. The marker on the Henry House Hill trail, which starts at the Manassas National Battlefield Park visitor center. Marker is in this post office area: Manassas VA 20109, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Fight for Rickett’s Guns (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Ramsey (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Hill Walking Tour (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Honoring the Dead (about 300 feet away); Wade Hampton (about 300 feet away); Invaded Farmland (about 300 feet away); The Grave of Our Dear Mother, Judith Henry (about 400 feet away); Colonel Cameron (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Manassas. | | | | 
By Craig Swain, May 4, 2008 | |
| | | 2. 7th Georgia Markers and the Stone Marker Behind It | | |
Also see . . . 7th Georgia Infantry. The 7th Georgia fought in nearly all the major battles of the Eastern Theater and several in the Western Theater. The regiment surrendered at Appomattox in April 1865. (Submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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By Craig Swain, May 4, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Position - 7th Ga. Regt. | | Captured Ricketts Battery July 21,1861. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 510 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. Submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photograph of the second remaining Georgia marker stone. • Can you help? | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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