Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Wade Hampton
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 4, 2008
1. Wade Hampton Marker
(Bull Run)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1861.
Location. 38° 48.882′ N, 77° 31.382′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Sudley Road (State Road 234) 0.4 miles south of Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling north. The marker on the Henry House 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.
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: Invaded Farmland (a few steps from this marker); Judith Henry (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Cameron (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Honoring the Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Ramsey (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Battle of Bull Run Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marines of '61 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 7th Georgia Markers (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.
Other markers no longer nearby. Invaded Farmland
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Also see . . . Wade Hampton. Wade Hampton had a storied Civil War career. A wealthy planter from South Carolina, at 1st Manassas he lead his own "legion" of troops (combining infantry, cavalry and artillery - though the artillery was not present at the battle). As the war progressed Hampton became one of the Confederacy's important cavalry leaders. (Submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 4, 2008
2. Marker Near the Henry House Fence
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2023
3. Wade Hampton Marker
Library of Congress
4. Wade Hampton
Note that this photograph has been cropped to less than half of its original size.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,754 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on July 29, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
