Manassas, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Casualties of Battle
August 27, 1862
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 8, 2023
Bull Run Bridge was the first Civil War battle for the 2nd New York Heavy Artillery. On the morning of August 27th, 1862 the New Yorkers lost one soldier killed, six wounded, and 53 missing. One of the wounded was Adam Worth. Born in Germany, Worth immigrated to the United States before the Civil War and enlisted in the army at 17. After being wounded Worth was evacuated to the rear where he learned he was falsely listed as killed. Deserting from the hospital, he returned to Europe and started a successful criminal career.
George Taylor was not as fortunate. Born in New Jersey, Taylor enlisted in the U.S. Navy, before resigning and joining the pre-war army. He began his Civil War career as the colonel of the 3rd New Jersey Infantry and eventually assumed command of the 1st New Jersey Brigade a year into the war. When the 1st New Jersey marched into battle on August 27th, Taylor went in with his men. Struck in the leg by an artillery shell fragment, he died four days later in an army hospital.
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Wounded soldiers from the Battle of Bull Run Bridge were treated in field hospitals like the one pictured here at Savage Station. Long waiting times to be treated meant many soldiers died waiting to see a doctor.
Adam Worth, a member of the 2nd New York Heavy Artillery, was wounded in action at the Battle of Bull Run Bridge. A notorious criminal in Europe after the war, Worth was given the nickname "The Napoleon of Crime" that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used as the basis for Sherlock Holmes' enemy Moriarty.
Brigadier General George Taylor led the 1st New Jersey Brigade to disaster in the Battle of Bull Run Bridge.
Erected by City of Manassas, Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is August 27, 1862.
Location. 38° 45.225′ N, 77° 27.158′ W. Marker is in Manassas, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Battery Heights Boulevard south of Quarry Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8401 Quarry Rd, Manassas VA 20110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Bull Run Bridge (here, next to this marker); Preservation of Mayfield Fort (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Bull Run Bridge (here, next to this marker); Role of Mayfield in Battle of First Manassas (a few steps from this marker); Camps of Instruction (a few steps from this marker); Building the Fort System
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 8, 2023
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.