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

Frank Head

Photographed by Shane Oliver, April 30, 2016

1. Frank Head Marker

Inscription. Frank Head, Color Bearer of the 14th Brooklyn Regiment, was killed here on July 21, 1861.

Battle of First Manassas (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° 48.786′ N, 77° 31.428′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Sudley Road (Virginia Route 234) half a mile south of Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the left when traveling south. Marker is located at the end of a short trail, 500 feet west of the Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6511 Sudley Rd, 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: 7th Georgia Markers (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Position 7th G.A. Regt. (about 500 feet away); Lieutenant Ramsey (about 500 feet away); Artillery Duel (about 500 feet away); Short of Total Victory (about 600 feet away); Wade Hampton (about 600 feet away); Henry Hill (about 700 feet away); Invaded Farmland (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Other markers no longer nearby. 7th Georgia Markers (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Fight for Ricketts' Guns

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(was about 500 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Henry Hill Walking Tour (was about 600 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Manassas National Battlefield Park. National Park Service (Submitted on May 13, 2016.)

View of the Henry Hill House from the "Frank Head" Marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shane Oliver, April 30, 2016

2. View of the Henry Hill House from the "Frank Head" Marker.

View of the Henry Hill Visitor Center from the "Frank Head" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shane Oliver, April 30, 2016

3. View of the Henry Hill Visitor Center from the "Frank Head" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2016, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 796 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2016, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.