Manassas Park, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Conner House Restoration
Originally known as Blooms Grove, this antebellum house served as Field Headquarters for General Joseph Johnston, Confederate States Army, during the Summer of 1861 and later was used as a hospital by both southern and northern troops.
Through the efforts of many people and organizations, the Conner House will be restored so that the public can appreciate its historic and architectural value.
Erected by Conner House Historical Society; City of Manassas Park, Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 45.949′ N, 77° 26.712′ W. Marker was in Manassas Park, Virginia. It was on Conner Drive 0.2 miles east of Euclid Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 8220 Conner Dr, Manassas VA 20111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Conner House (here, next to this marker); Battle of Bull Run Bridge (here, next to this marker); Manassas 1825 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Weir Family Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles
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Other markers no longer nearby. Conner House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Battle of Bull Run Bridge (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Battle of Bull Run Bridge (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 15, 2021
2. Conner House Restoration Marker
Unfortunately, as of May 15, 2021, the sign appears to have fallen from its posts.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
