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

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7th Georgia Markers

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 4, 2008

1. 7th Georgia Markers Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Sometime after 1903, veterans of the 7th Georgia Infantry erected at least six markers on the Manassas battlefield to locate battle positions. Only this marker and one other approximately 350 yards southeast of here survive. Colonel Francis S. Bartow was killed while leading the 7th Georgia against Captain James B. Ricketts' battery. During the battle the 7th Georgia suffered 153 casualties out of 580 men present.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 48.835′ N, 77° 31.346′ W. Marker was near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker could be reached from Sudley Road (State Road 234) half a mile south of Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling north. The marker on the Henry House Hill trail, which starts at the Manassas National Battlefield Park visitor center. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 6511 Sudley Rd, Manassas VA 20109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named 7th Georgia Markers

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(here, next to this marker); Position 7th G.A. Regt. (a few steps from this marker); Artillery Duel (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Ramsey (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1st Battle of Bull Run Memorial (about 300 feet away); Honoring the Dead (about 300 feet away); Wade Hampton (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new one also named 7th Georgia Markers.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.

7th Georgia Markers and the Stone Marker Behind It image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 4, 2008

2. 7th Georgia Markers and the Stone Marker Behind It

5th Position - 7th Ga. Regt. image. Click for full size.

March 16, 2011

3. 5th Position - 7th Ga. Regt.

July 21, 1861

5th Position Marker image. Click for full size.

March 16, 2011

4. 5th Position Marker

Is in the small grove of trees.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,017 times since then and 73 times this year. Last updated on April 9, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2011. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.