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

First Battle of Manassas

Photographed by Linda Walcroft, January 8, 2019

1. First Battle of Manassas Marker

Compare the spelling of the word “repulsed” on the second line in this photograph with photograph No. 3.

Inscription. On the Matthews Hill, just to the north, the Confederates repulsed the attack of the Unionists, coming from the north, in the forenoon of July 21, 1861. The Union forces, reinforced, drove the Confederates to the Henry Hill, just to the south. There the latter reformed under cover of Stonewall Jackson. In the afternoon, McDowell vainly attempted to rally his retreating troops on the Matthews Hill after they had been driven down the Henry Hill.

Erected 1931 by Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number C-44.)

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. It can be reached from Lee Highway, on the left when traveling south. 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.

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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named First Battle of Manassas (here, next to

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this marker); Henry House (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.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Stone House (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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 traveled east on US Route 29.

Additional keywords. General Thomas J. Jackson, General Irvin McDowell

New location of the First Battle of Manassas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 4, 2015

2. New location of the First Battle of Manassas Marker

This marker, together with First Battle of Manassas (C34) and Henry House (G15), have been moved to the edge of the Stone House parking lot.

Previous copy of the First Battle of Manassas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 10, 2006

3. Previous copy of the First Battle of Manassas Marker

First Battle of Manassas Marker's previous location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 10, 2006

4. First Battle of Manassas Marker's previous location

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 10, 2006

5. First Battle of Manassas Marker's previous location.

This and other markers as they previously appeared near the base of Henry Hill.

Henry House Hill Seen from the Stone House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2007

6. Henry House Hill Seen from the Stone House

In the morning phase of the battle, Federals drove the Confederate forces back beyond the Henry House at the crest of Henry House Hill in the distance. In the afternoon, the Federal forces fell back across what is now Highway 29 as retreat turned into rout.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,281 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 30, 2019, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 10, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 6. submitted on August 1, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.