Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Retreat from Chinn Ridge
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Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008
1. Retreat from Chinn Ridge Marker
There was no training for this moment, the New Englanders' first time under fire. They managed to get off a few ragged volleys, then the parade-style battle lines began to break.
The retreat gathered momentum, and soon the Union Army was headed back past Stone House and across Bull Run.
"I don't wish to say anything of what I saw on the field. God grant that I may never see the same again. Our retreat was all confusion and turmoil."
-Pvt. George S. Rollins, 3rd Maine Infantry
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 38° 48.794′ N, 77° 31.813′ W. Marker is in Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Chinn Ridge Loop half a mile west of Sudley Road (Virginia Road 234), on the right when traveling west. Located at the Chinn Ridge Loop walking
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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 location: A different marker also named Retreat from Chinn Ridge (here, next to this marker); Colonel Fletcher Webster (approx. Ό mile away); Death of Fletcher Webster (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Death of Fletcher Webster (approx. Ό mile away); Texas (approx. Ό mile away); Defending the Cannon (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Defending the Cannon (approx. 0.3 miles away); Short of Total Victory (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Third Brigade (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. In the upper right is a painting depicting the retreat. In the lower left is a map detailing the tactical situation discussed in the text.
This marker was replaced by a new one also named Retreat from Chinn Ridge (see nearby markers).
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008
2. Battle Map
Note the north seeking arrow points to the bottom of the map.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008
3. Retreat from Chinn Ridge Trail Stop
The last stop in the Chinn Ridge trail.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008
4. Howard's Brigade
Howard's Brigade reached the high ground here, the north end of Chinn Ridge, when they were struck by elements of Jubal Early's, Millege L. Bonham's, and Kirby Smith's Confederate Brigades. The artillery mentioned on the marker was most likely a section of Beckham's Culpeper Artillery.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,457 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
