Near Gainesville in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
21st North Carolina Infantry
Second Battle of Manassas
7:15 p.m.
Trimble's Brigade, Ewell's Division
Left Wing (Jackson)
Army of Northern Virginia, CSA
21st North Carolina Infantry
Lt. Col. Sanders Fulton
"We halted at this fence, quickly tore it down, and piled the rails in front. It offered us good protection. The Federals were in a gully, or branch, about 100 yards distant. We opened fire on them, but it soon became dark, that we could not see their position, but could only fire at the flashes of their guns, as I suppose they would fire at ours."
- Capt. James F. Beal
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 48.87′ N, 77° 33.644′ W. Marker is near Gainesville, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west. Located on the Brawner Farm Loop Trail, Manassas National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gainesville VA 20155, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 26th Georgia Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 7th Wisconsin Infantry (about 400 feet away); 21st Georgia Infantry (about 600 feet away); Shooting Gallery (about 700 feet away); 76th New York Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); 2nd Wisconsin Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jackson Strikes (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.