Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Second Brigade
Second Battle of Manassas
April 22, 2007
1. Second Brigade Marker
5:45 p.m.
1st Division (Stevens), Ninth Corps (Reno)
Army of the Potomac, USA
Second Brigade
Col. Daniel Leasure
“As we approached, we poured a well directed fire upon the enemy. Our line charged, and as the enemy scrambled up the other side of the embankment we loosed a destructive fire and seized the abandoned position. But, soon the enemy opened a heavy fire. Seeing that it was useless to attempt to hold the position, General Stevens ordered me to fall back before the way was completely cut off.”
- Col. Daniel Leasure
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 49.611′ N, 77° 32.829′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Featherbed Lane (County Route 622). Located on the Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail, along the old railroad bed, in Manassas National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manassas VA 20109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Archer’s Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Unfinished Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charge Bayonets! (about 600 feet away); a different
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February 26, 2011
2. Second Brigade Marker
February 26, 2011
3. Unfinished Railroad Cut
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