Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Colonel Thomas

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 4, 2008

1. Colonel Thomas Marker

Inscription. of Johnston's staff was killed here July 21, 1861.

Battle of First Manassas
(Bull Run)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1741.

Location. 38° 48.782′ N, 77° 31.225′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Sudley Road (State Road 234) 0.7 miles south of Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling north. The marker on the Henry House Hill trail, which starts at the Manassas National Battlefield Park visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manassas VA 20109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lieutenant William P. Mangum (within shouting distance of this marker); General Barnard Elliott Bee (within shouting distance of this marker); Point-Blank Volley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Point Blank Volley (about 300 feet away); Charge on Griffin’s Guns (about 300 feet away); Thomas Jonathan Jackson (about 300 feet away); Turning the Tide (about 300 feet away); Henry Hill (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Also see . . . General Johnston's Report. Colonel F. J. Thomas was General Johnston's Ordnance

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officer. When writing his report, Johnson discussed Thomas' death, Colonel Smith's cheerful courage had a fine influence, not only upon the spirit of his own men, but upon the stragglers of the troops engaged. The largest body of these, equal about four companies, having no competent field officer, I placed under the command of one of my staff, Col. F. J. Thomas, who fell while gallantly leading it against the enemy. (Submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2023

2. Colonel Thomas Marker

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 4, 2008

3. Colonel Thomas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,260 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.