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

2nd New Hampshire Infantry

— First Battle of Manassas —

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 12, 2008

1. 2nd New Hampshire Infantry Marker

Inscription. July 21, 1861
11:00 a.m.

2nd Brigade (Burnside), Second Division (Hunter)
Army of Northeastern Virginia, USA

2nd New Hampshire Infantry
Col. Gilman Marston
"With the 71st New York State Militia on its left, the 2nd New Hampshire rushed to the front, and opened its store of buck and ball on the enemy. In front of the 2nd the rebels were well covered from view by the dense brush along a line of rail fence in the edge of the woods; but the men aimed low and blazed away. It was a square stand-up fight."
-Pvt. Martin Haynes

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1861.

Location. 38° 49.637′ N, 77° 31.788′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Sudley Road (State Road 234), on the right when traveling north. Located in the Manassas National Battlefield Park, along the Matthews Hill trail. 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.

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It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: U.S. Infantry Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); 71st New York State Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); 8th Georgia Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George T. Stovall (about 500 feet away); 4th Alabama Infantry (about 600 feet away); The Matthew Farm (about 600 feet away); 2nd Rhode Island Infantry (about 600 feet away); Dahlgren Boat Howitzers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Also see . . . 2nd New Hampshire Infantry. Short history of the regiment, with by company muster rosters.

2nd New Hampshire Infantry Trail Stop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 12, 2008

2. 2nd New Hampshire Infantry Trail Stop

(Submitted on July 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,296 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.