Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Third Brigade
| | Second Battle of Manassas | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008
1. Third Brigade Marker
5:30 p.m.
Second Division (Ricketts)
Third Corps (McDowell)
Army of Virginia, USA
Col. John W. Stiles
12th Massachusetts - 83rd New York
13th Massachusetts - 11th Pennsylvania
"Our boys dropped like tenpins before an expert player. Ten feet to my left the tall sergeant of Company F sank down in a heap, shot squarely through the head. Franks went down with a bullet through the face. Stevens was swearing like mad, shot through the thigh. A man I did not recognize dropped just in front. I heard the bullets chug into his body; it seamed half a dozen struck him. I shall never forget the look on his face as he turned over and died."
-Pvt. George D. Paine
13th Massachusetts
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° 48.612′ N, 77° 31.964′ W. Marker was near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It could 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
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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: Death of Fletcher Webster (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Death of Fletcher Webster (a few steps from this marker); Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Fletcher Webster (within shouting distance of this marker); Defending the Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Defending the Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Fight at the Fence Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); Retreat from Chinn Ridge (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.
Other markers no longer nearby. Kemper's Brigade (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Second Brigade (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); 73rd Ohio Infantry (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Kemper's Brigade (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008
2. Third Brigade Trail Stop
An interpretive marker titled Death of Fletcher Webster is just beyond the Third Brigade marker on the trail.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008
3. Third Brigade Deploys
Looking past the Webster Monument, to the southeast down Chinn Ridge. Corps commander General McDowell ordered Stile's Brigade into the fighting to support Tower's Brigade. The 83rd New York was posted to the left (east) of the Federal Line, between Chinn Ridge and Bald Hill. The remainder of the regiment advanced directly down Chinn Ridge. The 12th Massachusetts formed on the right, along the crest of the ridge. The 11th Pennsylvania was the center. And the 13th Massachusetts deployed on the right, in the Chinn Run Valley. At first, the three regiments formed a line behind the disorganized Federal lines near the 5th Maine battery, kneeling with fixed bayonets. After a few moments, the line was advanced, although with much confusion. Near that same time, two additional Confederate brigades joined the fight on Chinn Ridge, bringing the already hot fighting to a higher level.
Photographed by Benjamin Harrison Allen, August 28, 2024
4. Third Brigade Marker
The marker has been removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on August 29, 2024, by Benjamin Harrison Allen of Amissville, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 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.
