Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
George T. Stovall
Photographed by Cary Thomas Stovall Sr, circa June 30, 2014
1. George T. Stovall Marker
His life he devoted to his God and sacrificed in his country's defence.
His last words were I am going to heaven.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1650.
Location. 38° 49.609′ N, 77° 31.688′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Sudley Road (Virginia Route 234). Its located in a wooded section of the Matthews Trail in the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nellysford VA 22958, 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: 8th Georgia Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 71st New York State Militia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2nd New Hampshire Infantry (about 500 feet away); The Matthew Farm (about 600 feet away); U.S. Infantry Battalion (about 700 feet away); 4th Alabama Infantry (about 700 feet away); 2nd Rhode Island Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dahlgren Boat Howitzers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.
Additional keywords. Battle of First Manassas, First Battle of Bull Run
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Photographed by Amy Krueger, August 5, 2007
2. George T. Stovall Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain
3. George T. Stovall Monument and the 8th Georgia Marker
Located along the Matthews Hill trail loop, near the intersection with the First Manassas hiking trail.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 12, 2008
4. Top of Monument
Five light colored circles on the top of the monument may have supported some structure.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2007, by Amy Krueger of Falls Church, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,487 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 6, 2019, by Cary Thomas Stovall Sr of Blue Ridge, Georgia. 2. submitted on August 5, 2007, by Amy Krueger of Falls Church, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
