Battle of Bull Run Bridge

“Let this not become another Bull Run”

— Second Manassas Campaign —

Battle of Bull Run Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 2, 2007

1. Battle of Bull Run Bridge Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In August 1862, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee ordered Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson from the Rappahannock River to keep Gen. John Pope’s and Gen. George B. McClellan’s Union armies from uniting. Jackson marched on Aug. 25, and Lee followed the next day with the rest of the Army of Northern Virginia. When Jackson captured Manassas Junction on Aug. 26, Pope thought it was one of Gen. J.E.B. Stuart’s cavalry raids and ordered Gen. George W. Taylor’s reinforced infantry brigade to attack. Jackson’s men, entrenched here in a line between Liberia and Fort Mayfield, greeted Taylor’s command with a “storm of lead” when it arrived about 8:30 the next morning. Taylor fell mortally wounded as his men retreated to the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and the Bull Run Bridge. He turned over command to Col. Eliakim P. Scammon, saying, “Please, let this not become another Bull Run.” After a three-hour-long fight, the surviving Federals fled or surrendered. The Confederates lost only 5 killed and 20 wounded, while Union casualties totaled 23 killed, 176 wounded and 246 missing or captured.

When word of the defeat

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reached Washington, McClellan (whose army protected the capital) told President Abraham Lincoln that he would not send two divisions to support Pope, as he was uncertain of Pope’s location and the size of the Confederate force. McClellan detested Pope and hoped to replace him if he failed. His refusal contributed to Pope’s defeat at the Second Battle of Manassas (Aug. 28-30), and Lincoln replaced Pope with McClellan on Sept. 2.

Erected by Civil War Trails.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, and the Virginia Civil War Trails series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 45.944′ N, 77° 26.71′ W. Marker was in Manassas Park, Virginia. Marker was on Connor Drive. The marker was just off the New Dominion Alternative School parking lot. Reach the site by taking Manassas Drive east from Centerville Road (Route 28). Then turn south (right) on Euclid Avenue. After a quarter mile, turn east (left) on Connor Drive, following it around to the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 8228 Conner Drive, Manassas VA 20111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

Manassas Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 8, 2007

2. Manassas Markers

Two Civil War Trails markers are found at this location. The Battle of Bull Run Bridge marker is seen here on the left.

within walking distance of this location. Conner House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Bull Run Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Manassas 1825 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Weir Family Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Enslaved of Liberia (approx. 0.8 miles away); Liberia and the Weirs (approx. 0.8 miles away); Liberia (approx. 0.8 miles away); Turberville Memorial Garden (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas Park.

More about this marker. The marker had a map on the left showing the tactical unit maneuvers during the battle. The map box contained portraits of Gens. Taylor and Jackson. On the right side was a drawing of the Bull Run Railroad Bridge.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker, which has different formatting and content.

Also see . . .
1. Second Manassas Campaign. While not directly discussing the Battle of Bull Run Bridge, this site collects many of the participants accounts regarding the overall campaign. (Submitted on September 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. General Taylor's Biography. (Submitted on September 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Additional keywords. Second Manassas Campaign

Close Up View of the Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 2, 2007

3. Close Up View of the Map

Two Civil War Trails Markers at the Connor House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 2, 2007

4. Two Civil War Trails Markers at the Connor House

Abutment of the Bull Run Railroad Bridge image. Click for full size.

November 3, 2008

5. Abutment of the Bull Run Railroad Bridge

View of Abutment on the Fairfax County side of the Bull Run about 1.5 miles in a straight line from marker.

Close-up of the Abutment image. Click for full size.

November 3, 2008

6. Close-up of the Abutment

Along the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail

Confederate Inscription on Prince William County Abutment image. Click for full size.

May 9, 2009

7. Confederate Inscription on Prince William County Abutment

Warrior Guards Battery, July 19, 1861
This refers to Company “H”, Warrior Guards, 5th Regiment Alabama Volunteers, formed in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Union Inscription on Prince William County Abutment image. Click for full size.

May 9, 2009

8. Union Inscription on Prince William County Abutment

Troy Guards, 12 P.R.V.C., February 13, 1864, EDP
This refers to the 12th Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,000 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on November 3, 2008. Photos: 1. submitted on September 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 9, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on November 3, 2008. 7, 8. submitted on May 9, 2009. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.