Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
8th Georgia Infantry
— First Battle of Manassas —
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 12, 2008
1. 8th Georgia Infantry Marker
11:00 a.m.
2nd Brigade (Bartow)
Army of the Shenandoah (Johnson), CSA
Lt. Col. W.M. Gardner
"Away we went straight into the teeth of the murderous fire. We entered a thicket and were within 100 yards of the enemy. Yet, not a gun of ours was fired until the command 'commence firing' was given. Most of the men were cool as cucumbers - each would load, pick his man, and take deliberate aim. We stood the fire in that wood for 30 minutes, and had the order not been given to retire, not one man would have left his post."
-Pvt. Robert Grant
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1821.
Location. 38° 49.622′ N, 77° 31.705′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Sudley Road (State Road 234), on the right when traveling north. Located in the Manassas National Battlefield Park, along the Matthews Hill trail. 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. George T. Stovall (within shouting distance of this marker); 71st New York State Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd New Hampshire Infantry (about 400
this page online
Also see . . . 8th Georgia at Manassas. A collection of first hand accounts of the regiment at the battle, and additional information about the unit. (Submitted on July 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain
2. George T. Stovall Monument and the 8th Georgia Marker
Located along the Matthews Hill trail loop, near the intersection with the First Manassas hiking trail.
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 12, 2008
3. 8th Georgia Infantry Advance
Looking north along the walking trail. The 8th Georgia advanced forward against the 71st New York and 2nd New Hampshire Regiments posted on the eastern end of Matthews Hill. Today the contested area is covered by a wood lot. In the future, landscape restoration may restore the ground to the wartime appearance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,451 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on July 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
