Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Colonel Fletcher Webster

Photographed by Craig Swain, June 2, 2007

1. Colonel Fletcher Webster Memorial

Inscription. In memory of
Colonel Fletcher Webster
Who here fell August 30, 1862
while gallantly leading his regiment
the 12th Mass. Volunteers

This memorial was dedicated Oct. 21, 1914
by survivors of his regiment and
Fletcher Webster Post, G.A.R.
of Brockton, Mass.

He gave his life for
the principles laid down by his father
Daniel Webster

"Liberty and union,
now and forever, one and inseparable"
This boulder was taken from
the Webster place, Marshfield, Mass.

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° 48.607′ N, 77° 31.921′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Chinn Ridge Loop 0.6 miles west of Sudley Road (Virginia Road 234), on the right when traveling west. Located at the Chinn Ridge Loop walking trail, in the Manassas National Battlefield Park. The trail starts at stop nine of the driving tour of the battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manassas VA 20109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area,

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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: Texas (a few steps from this marker); Death of Fletcher Webster (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Death of Fletcher Webster (within shouting distance of this marker); Defending the Cannon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Defending the Cannon (about 300 feet away); Fight at the Fence Line (approx. ¼ mile away); Retreat from Chinn Ridge (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Retreat from Chinn Ridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Other

Webster Memorial on Chinn Ridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2007

2. Webster Memorial on Chinn Ridge

Site of the death of Col. Fletcher Webster in Manassas National Battlefield.

markers no longer nearby. Third Brigade (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Kemper's Brigade (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Second Brigade (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); 73rd Ohio Infantry (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Death of Col. Fletcher Webster. An account of his death as appearing in the New York Times, September 2, 1862. (Submitted on June 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008

3. Colonel Fletcher Webster Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2008. This page has been viewed 1,702 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on August 22, 2023. Photos: 1. submitted on June 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on June 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.