Near Gainesville in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
26th Georgia Infantry
Second Battle of Manassas
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 8, 2009
1. 26th Georgia Infantry Marker
7:15 p.m.
Lawton's Brigade, Ewell's Division
Left Wing (Jackson)
Army of Northern Virginia, CSA
26th Georgia Infantry
Maj. Eli S. Griffin
"We were ordered in just after dark. We marched steadily across an open field for about 400 yards, over which the balls were flying by the thousands. When we reached a fence the men were ordered to lie down. We poured volley after volley into the enemy. Then General Lawton ordered the brigade to change. The Yankees did fearful execution; men fell from the ranks by dozens. Still the gallant 26th wavered not. One volley sent the enemy flying over the hill to the woods."
- Capt. James S. Blain
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 48.887′ N, 77° 33.722′ W. Marker is near Gainesville, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Pageland Lane (County Route 705) one mile north of Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling north. Located on the Brawner Farm Loop Trail, Manassas National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gainesville VA 20155, 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: 21st North Carolina Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Shooting Gallery (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Dying in Line (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 8, 2009
2. 26th Georgia Infantry Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 8, 2009
3. Cleared Ground
The ground around the marker was recently cleared, to offer a wartime appearance. The 26th Georgia stood a line in this vicinity, exchanging volleys with Federal regiments from the famed "Iron Brigade."
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,564 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
