Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Battle of Manassas
Erected 1961 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number C-34.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1861.
Location. 38° 49.157′ N, 77° 31.487′ W. Marker is in Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is with two other markers on the eastern edge of the Stone House parking lot, near the intersection of Lee Highway (29) and Sudley Rd. (234). 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named First Battle of Manassas (here, next to this marker); Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone House: Witness to War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battlefield of Bull Run or First Manassas (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.
More about this marker. The marker was previously just east of the Manassas National Battlefield Park’s Stone House parking lot, on the right as you travel east on US Route 29.
Also see . . . Irvin McDowell (1818–1885). (Submitted on October 10, 2006.)
Additional keywords. General Irvin McDowell, General Thomas J. Jackson
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,759 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 4. submitted on September 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5, 6. submitted on August 2, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.