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

Various Sections of Virginia Artillery

— First Battle of Manassas —

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 4, 2008

1. Various Sections of Virginia Artillery Marker

Inscription. July 21, 1861 2:00 p.m.

Army of the Potomac (Beauregard) and Army of the Shenandoah (Johnston), CSA

Loudoun Artillery
Capt. Arthur L. Rogers

Wise Artillery
Capt. Ephraim G. Alburtis

Rockbridge Artillery
Capt. William N. Pendleton

Staunton Artillery
Capt. John D. Imboden

Thomas Artillery
Capt. Philip B. Stanard
"The ground occupied by our guns was an open space just at the eastern verge of the plateau. Here thirteen pieces, mostly 6-pounders, were maintained in action alternating to some extent with each other, and taking part as needed, all from the onset displaying that marvelous capacity of our people as artillerists which has made them, it would appear, at once the terror and the admiration of the enemy."
-Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1834.

Location. 38° 48.9′ N, 77° 31.136′ 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 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Farm Road Trace (here, next to this marker); Historic Road Trace (within shouting distance of this marker); Like a Stonewall (within shouting distance of this marker); "…Like a Stone Wall" (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington (Louisiana) Artillery Battalion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brigadier General Francis Stebbings Bartow (about 600 feet away); The Bartow Monument (about 600 feet away); Confederates Rally (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2023

2. Various Sections of Virginia Artillery Marker

Markers Along Henry Hill Walking Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

3. Markers Along Henry Hill Walking Trail

The marker for the historic farm road trace is on the left. On the right is a marker for sections of Virginia Artillery batteries.

Six Pounder Field Guns image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 6, 2007

4. Six Pounder Field Guns

To represent the location of the batteries, an assortment of 6-pounder guns are arranged, facing the Federal lines. The Manassas Battlefield Park boasts examples of Models 1835 and 1841.

Cannon With Henry Hill House & Marker In Background image. Click for full size.

December 29, 2009

5. Cannon With Henry Hill House & Marker In Background

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,618 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on April 6, 2010.