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

Bristoe 1861-1862 Trail

Bristoe Station

September 2, 2012

1. Bristoe 1861-1862 Trail Marker

Inscription. Welcome to Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park. The park interprets three important Civil war events that took place around Bristoe Station. This trail focuses on the fall 1861 Confederate encampment known as “Camp Jones” and the 1862 Battle of First Bristoe Station/Kettle Run.

The Bristoe 1861-1862 Trail takes you on a 1¼–mile loop through the fields and woodlands. The walk should take approximately one hour to complete. Please be respectful of this hallowed ground and wildlife that abounds at the park. The railroad is still a very active rail line today. Please stay a safe distance from the tracks. Any trespassing on the railroad tracks will be prosecuted. Please follow all park rules and regulations as posted.

Erected 2012 by Prince William County Department of Public Works, Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 38° 43.614′ N, 77° 32.679′ W. Marker is in Bristow, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Iron Brigade Unit Ave.. Marker is located at edge of the parking lot at the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bristow VA 20136, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Roads to Bristoe Station (here, next to this marker); Confederate Cemeteries (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Encampments (within shouting distance of this marker); Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee's Last Move North: The Bristoe Station Campaign of 1863 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bristoe 1863 Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Winter Quarter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Jones (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristow.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. The marker displays three nature Photographs by Becky Super and two maps - a trail map of the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park and an area map indicating the location of the park and 9 nearby Civil War Trails locations.

The lower right of the marker includes the Virginia Civil War Trails Bugle Logo and a QR Code.

Regarding Bristoe 1861-1862 Trail.
(Sidebar): Park Rules
Please remember, this
September 2, 2012

2. Bristoe 1861-1862 Trail Marker
The left of this set of three markers
is hallowed ground and serves as a resting place and memorial for thousands of soldiers.
- No Camping or Campfires
- No Hunting or Fishing
- No Loitering
- No Littering
- No Relic Hunting
- All Pets Must Be On A Leash, Clean Up Pet Waste
- Unauthorized Organized Athletic Usage is Prohibited
- Picnic in Parking Lot Area Only

Also see . . . Bristoe Station Battlefield. (Submitted on September 2, 2012.)

Bristoe Station image. Click for full size.

September 2, 2012

3. Bristoe Station

Sign near the entrance to the park on Bristow Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,163 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2012. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.