Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington (Louisiana) Artillery Battalion
— First Battle of Manassas —
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, June 10, 2006
1. Washington Artillery Battalion Marker
Army of the Potomac (Beauregard), CSA
Maj. John B. Walton
Three 6-pounder Smoothbores
Two 6-pounder Rifled Guns.
“We advanced by hand to the front until finally the battery was upon the crown of the hill, entirely exposed to the view of their artillery and infantry. At this moment their fire fell like hail around us. Notwithstanding, my guns were as rapidly and beautifully served by the cannoneers, with as much composure and silence as they are when upon the ordinary daily drill.” – Maj. John B. Walton
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1864.
Location. 38° 48.854′ N, 77° 31.15′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Sudley Road (Virginia Route 234) 0.7 miles south of Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling north. The marker on the Henry Hill trail, which starts at the Manassas National Battlefield Park visitor center. 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. "…Like a Stone Wall" (within shouting distance of this marker); Like a Stonewall (within shouting
this page online
Also see . . . History of the Washington Battalion. (Submitted on January 9, 2007.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2023
2. Washington (Louisiana) Artillery Battalion Marker
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, June 10, 2006
3. Confederate Cannon, In Position
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 6, 2007
4. The Washington Artillery Position
As seen from the guns of Ricketts' Battery. The bronze cannon representing the Washington Artillery stand near the tree line. Note Bartow's Monument just in front of the Confederate guns.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,036 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on January 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 4. submitted on June 9, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
