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

On This Site

In 1861

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 15, 2021

1. On This Site Marker

Inscription. Confederate forces constructed this defense bunker in the winter of 1861. The bunker site was chosen due to the relatively high elevation of the Centreville area and it's excellent vantage. Confederate forces held the bunker from the time of its construction until Union forces captured it in March of 1862. It remained under Union control until the end of the war.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1862.

Location. 38° 50.742′ N, 77° 25.416′ W. Marker is in Centreville, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is at the intersection of Lawrence Mill Lane and Wharton Lane, on the right when traveling south on Lawrence Mill Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Centreville VA 20120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Centreville, Virginia (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Place on the High Ground (approx. ¼ mile away); Mount Gilead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mount Gilead Historic Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. John's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named St. John's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Centreville Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Minnie Minter Carter Saunders (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centreville.

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Map of Centreville Fort Sites and Mount Gilead. Fairfax County Park Authority (Submitted on January 14, 2009.)

Additional commentary.
1. Chantilly Road Battery
This parcel contains well preserved remnants of a Civil War era battery or Bastion. It is also known as the West Fort. Future archaeological work may shed more light on its function. The fort is in an excellent state of preservation with minimal disturbance.

From the Historic Centreville Park Draft Master Plan, p. 20.

— Submitted January 14, 2009.

On This Site In 1861 Marker image. Click for full size.

January 14, 2009

2. On This Site In 1861 Marker

This is a previous version of the marker.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 15, 2021

3. On This Site Marker

Footpath over the side of the preserved earthworks battery image. Click for full size.

January 14, 2009

4. Footpath over the side of the preserved earthworks battery

Earthworks at the Chantilly Road Battery image. Click for full size.

January 14, 2009

5. Earthworks at the Chantilly Road Battery

Northeast corner of the battery image. Click for full size.

January 14, 2009

6. Northeast corner of the battery

An extremely thick growth of invasive, poisonous and thorny plants greatly limits access to this site.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2009. This page has been viewed 1,772 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on January 14, 2009. 3. submitted on May 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 14, 2009. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.