Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
83rd Pennsylvania Infantry
Second Battle of Manassas
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 8, 2009
1. 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
3:30 p.m.
3rd Brigade (Butterfield), First Division (Morell)
Fifth Corps (Porter), Army of the Potomac, USA
83rd Pennsylvania Infantry
Capt. Thomas F. McCoy
"The whole brigade went back pell mell together. It is probable that as many men were lost in the retreat as in the advance."
- Capt. Amos Judson
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 49.249′ N, 77° 33.221′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Fetherbed Lane (County Route 622), on the right when traveling south. Located on the Deep Cut Trail, along the old railroad bed, in Manassas National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manassas VA 20109, 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, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Groveton Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Groveton Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 13th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rock Fight (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Rock Fight (within shouting distance of this marker); 24th New York Infantry
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Second Bull Run Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry. Service history of the regiment. (Submitted on April 26, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 8, 2009
2. 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain
3. Federal Assault
In the afternoon of August 30, General Pope, ordered a multi-division assault on the Confederate line holding along the unfinished railroad. The advanced wheeled forward from what is today Fetherbed Lane (in front of the tree line in the distance) and turned north to face the Confederate line. Much of the Federal force, including Morrell's Division crossed over the open fields in the center of this view.
Photographed by Benjamin Harrison Allen, August 30, 2024
4. 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
The marker has worn significantly.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,732 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on August 31, 2024, by Benjamin Harrison Allen of Amissville, Virginia.
