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Sudley Springs Markers related to First Manassas Use the “First >>” button above to see these markers in sequence.| Virginia (Prince William County), Catharpin — Sudley Methodist Church | | | The site for the first church, a small brick building, was donated by Landon Carter of Woodland in 1822. During the battles of Manassas (Bull Run), it was used as a field hospital by both the North and the South, but was so badly damaged that it was razed and a frame church built in its place. The second church was struck by lightning in 1918 and burned. The present church was dedicated in 1922. The annual Sudley Church bazaar has been a gathering place for friends and neighbors for decades. — Map (db m874) | | Virginia (Prince William County), Manassas — Church During Wartime — First Battle of Manassas | | | People were on their way to worship—some already in the church yard—when thousands of Federal soldiers suddenly appeared marching south Sudley Road. Within minutes the sound of gunfire came from the direction of Matthews Hill. As wounded men stumbled back behind the lines, Federals turned Sudley Church into a field hospital. Harried surgeons used the altar for an operating table. — Map (db m878) | | Virginia (Prince William County), Manassas — Field Hospital | | | After both battles U.S. Army surgeons used the small frame house and outbuildings that stood on this property: "In about two hours, Sudley Church was completely filled and I was obliged to take possession of three other unoccupied buildings. As soon as I could get them cleaned out, wounded men were carried into them until they were also filled." -Surgeon D.L. Magruder The lean-to addition was built after 1871 and housed a post office and country store. Further additions resulted in the building's present appearance. — Map (db m9749) |
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