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

In Commemoration of the Manassas National Jubilee of Peace

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 5, 2020

1. In Commemoration of the Manassas National Jubilee of Peace Marker

Inscription. The first instance in history
where survivors of a great battle
met fifty years after
and exchanged friendly greetings
at the place of actual combat.

Here on July 21, 1911, the closing scene was enacted,
The Tableau of the Re-United States.
The President, the Governor of Virginia
and forty-eight maidens in white took part
with 1000 veterans of the Blue and
the Gray, and 10,000 citizens of
the New America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Peace • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1911.

Location. 38° 45.136′ N, 77° 28.542′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It is at the intersection of Lee Avenue and Grant Avenue (Virginia Route 234), on the right when traveling west on Lee Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9251 Lee Ave, Manassas VA 20110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area,

in Northern Virginia,

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

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the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Answering the Call to Service (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Peace Jubilee (a few steps from this marker); Fifth Prince William County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince William County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Bennett School (about 700 feet away); African American Entrepreneurs (about 700 feet away); Wartime Manassas (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Other markers no longer nearby. Peace Jubilee (was a few steps from this marker

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 5, 2020

2. In Commemoration of the Manassas National Jubilee of Peace Marker

but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Answering the Call to Service (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Manassas 1900 (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Additional commentary.
1. Location of the Marker
The marker lies in an exclave of Prince William County with county government offices that are completely surrounded by the City of Manassas.

— Submitted July 5, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.