Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Second Brigade
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Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008
1. Second Brigade Marker
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Second Division (Ricketts)
Third Corps (McDowell)
Army of Virginia, USA
Brig. Gen. Zealous B. Tower
26th New York - 88th Pennsylvania
94th New York - 90th Pennsylvania
"The regiment rushed up on the double quick and the companies deployed as best they could, facing the enemy's line near the Chinn House. Very soon the Confederates advanced in many lines of battle. We at once opened fire on them, checking their advance. But the infantry fire was so very destructive that our men were at a loss how to return it effectively. It was just impossible to get the companies in order to successfully resist the Rebel advance."
-John Vautier
88th Pennsylvania Infantry
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 48.516′ N, 77° 32.026′ W. Marker was near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It could be reached from the intersection of Chinn Ridge Loop and 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
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Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area, in Northern Virginia, and in the Piedmont. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Defending the Cannon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Defending the Cannon (about 400 feet away); Fight at the Fence Line (about 500 feet away); Texas (about 700 feet away); Death of Fletcher Webster (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Death of Fletcher Webster (about 700 feet away); Chinn Ridge (about 700 feet away); Colonel Fletcher Webster (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.
Other markers no longer nearby. Kemper's Brigade (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); 73rd Ohio Infantry (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Kemper's Brigade (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Third Brigade (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008
2. Second Brigade Trail Stop
In the distance beyond the marker is the second Kemper's Brigade marker.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008
3. Chinn Branch Valley
Looking to the east of the marker at the valley between Chinn Ridge and Bald Hill, through which Chinn Branch flowed. The 90th Pennsylvania initially deployed along the crest facing west, but turned to face southwest, with it's right flank resting near the marker location. The 88th Pennsylvania deployed next to 90th, in the middle of this open field. The 94th New York deployed on the 88th Pennsylvania, further out in this field. The 26th New York had been disordered by Confederate fire, and was employed in piecemeal during this action.
Photographed by Benjamin Harrison Allen, August 28, 2024
4. Second Brigade Marker
The marker has been removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,200 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on August 29, 2024, by Benjamin Harrison Allen of Amissville, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on August 29, 2024, by Benjamin Harrison Allen of Amissville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
