Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
63rd Pennsylvania Infantry
Second Battle of Manassas
April 22, 2007
1. 63rd Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
5:30 p.m.
1st Brigade (Robinson), First Division (Kearny)
Third Corps (Heintzelman),
Army of the Potomac, USA
63rd Pennsylvania Infantry
Col. Alexander Hays
“As the word “Charge!” rang out, we dashed forward with gleaming bayonets and loud yells on the enemy. It was desperate work. The enemy waited until we got close up and then poured such a withering volley into our line that it seemed to shrivel up and reel back. Rapidly rallying, we made another effort to face the iron storm, but the fire was too murderous and we were again compelled to fall back, leaving behind many of our dead and wounded.”
- Gilbert A. Hays, A.D.C.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 49.684′ N, 77° 32.738′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It 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
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area, in Northern Virginia, and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: 2nd New Hampshire Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 45th Georgia Infantry (about 500 feet away); Second Brigade (about 600 feet away); Archers Brigade (about 600 feet away); Grovers Attack ▪ Union Bayonet Charge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Unfinished Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charge Bayonets! (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named The Unfinished Railroad (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
February 26, 2011
2. 63rd Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
Also see . . . 63d Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. (Submitted on February 26, 2011.)
February 26, 2011
3. Unfinished Railroad
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2011. This page has been viewed 1,018 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2011. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
