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

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Honoring the Dead

First Battle of Manassas

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 10, 2006

1. Honoring the Dead Marker

Photo on the marker is of the memorial dedication ceremony. Click on photo to see enlargement.

Inscription. Union Soldiers built Henry Hill Monument to commemorate those who died at First Bull Run (Manassas). For many Civil War veterans this had been their first battle. Intense memories drew both Union and Confederate soldiers back to this scene years after the war.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 48.887′ N, 77° 31.358′ W. Marker was near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It could be reached from Sudley Road (Virginia Route 234) 0.3 miles south of Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling north. Marker and the monument were next to the Henry House. The marker has been replaced in the same location by a new marker also titled "Honoring the Dead." Monument and house can can be reached on foot from the Manassas National Battlefield Park’s Visitors Center. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Manassas VA 20109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: A different marker also named Honoring the Dead (here, next to this marker); 1st Battle of Bull Run Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Invaded Farmland

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(a few steps from this marker); Judith Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Wade Hampton (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Cameron (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Ramsey (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marines of '61 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Invaded Farmland (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. The background of the marker is a photograph of the dedication ceremony, June 13, 1865.

Regarding Honoring the Dead. This monument is also known as the First Bull Run Monument.

Henry Hill Monument and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 10, 2006

2. Henry Hill Monument and Marker

The inscription reads In memory of the Patriots who fell at Bull Run. July 21, 1861. And Erected June 13, 1865.

Memorial and Henry House on Henry Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 10, 2006

3. Memorial and Henry House on Henry Hill

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2007

4. Honoring the Dead Marker

Marker in relation to the Henry House and Monument (yellow arrow)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,099 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on July 18, 2010, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3. submitted on October 8, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.