Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Chinn Ridge
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2023
1. Chinn Ridge Marker
A Battle For Time
During the late afternoon of August 30, 1862, Union defenders staged a desperate battle against overwhelming numbers of Confederates. While the battle raged along Chinn Ridge, Union Maj. Gen. John Pope organized a new defensive line on Henry Hill and along the historic Manassas-Sudley Road. The paved path retraces the course of fighting here during the Second Battle of Manassas.
Manassas National Battlefield Park preserves nearly 5,000 acres of historic land. History and nature converge here to create an absorbing visitor experience. In addition to historic structures, archeological sites, and cultural landscapes, the park provides habitat for a wide variety of plants, birds, and other wildlife. Please enjoy your visit and help us protect the park for future generations.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is August 30, 1862.
Location. 38° 48.41′ N, 77° 32.11′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It is on Chinn Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling east. The marker is
this page online
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: A different marker also named Chinn Ridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Hazel Plain (within shouting distance of this marker); Fight at the Fence Line (about 300 feet away); Defending the Cannon (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Defending the Cannon (approx. Ό mile away); Texas (approx. Ό mile away);
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2023
2. Chinn Ridge Marker
The Chinn Ridge Marker is seen on the left. The right is a generic marker for Manassas National Battlefield.
Other markers no longer nearby. Fight at the Fenceline (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Kemper's Brigade (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); 73rd Ohio Infantry (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Second Brigade (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Kemper's Brigade (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Third Brigade (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. A picture of a cannon on the battlefield appears on the background of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
