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
This marble marks the spot where fell George T. Stovall of the Rome Light Guards, 8th Regt. Georgia Volunteers in the battle of July 21, 1861. Born at Augusta, GA, April 25, 1835.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. Marker can be reached from Sudley Road (Virginia Route 234). It’s 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.
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); Rhode Island Battery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.
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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 2,823 times since then and 163 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.
