Near Clifton in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Civil War Earthworks
Near Clifton
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2022
1. Civil War Earthworks Marker
Inscription.
Civil War Earthworks. Near Clifton. For more than a half mile along this footpath is a section of Civil War era earthworks. Over five miles of earthworks were constructed as defensive lines near Centreville, Virginia in late 1861, as part of a larger defensive system, which extended 17 miles from Centreville to Union Mills, to Occoquan and Dumfries. Much of the earthworks have been lost to development. In the 1980's a conservation easement to preserve this heritage was established along Union Mill Road.
For more than a half mile along this footpath is a section of Civil War era earthworks. Over five miles of earthworks were constructed as defensive lines near Centreville, Virginia in late 1861, as part of a larger defensive system, which extended 17 miles from Centreville to Union Mills, to Occoquan and Dumfries. Much of the earthworks have been lost to development. In the 1980's a conservation easement to preserve this heritage was established along Union Mill Road.
Erected 2017 by Troop 577, Eagle Scout Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 48.791′ N, 77° 24.949′ W. Marker is near Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Union Mill Road (County Road 659) 0.2 miles south of South Springs Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clifton VA 20124, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2022
2. Civil War Earthworks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
