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

10th New York Vol. Infantry

National Zouaves

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008

1. 10th New York Vol. Infantry Monument

Inscription. Erected by the State of New York, to commemorate the patriotic services of the 10th Reg't New York Volunteers
National Zouaves
Mustered into the U.S. Service April 27th 1861. Reorganized as a Battalion, April 27th 1863. Participated in 23 battles and campaigns, including the surrender of the Confederate Army at Appomattox, Va. April 9th, 1865. Here, August 30th 1862 the Regiment assisted in resisting the assault of a superior force of the enemy, losing nearly a third of its number, one officer and thirty men were killed or mortally wounded. "Braver men than those who fought and fell that day could not be found."
Report of Col. G.K. Warren, Com'd Brigade.

Erected by State of New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1838.

Location. 38° 48.593′ N, 77° 32.652′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. It is on New York Avenue 0.3 miles south of Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the left when traveling south. Located at stop eight on the driving tour of Manassas National Battlefield Park. 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: "The Very Vortex of Hell" (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Confederate Counterattack (within shouting distance of this marker); 5th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Twilight Clash (approx. ¼ mile away); Fighting in Twilight (approx. ¼ mile away); Brooklyn Fourteenth (approx. ¼ mile away); Federal Artillery Position (approx. ¼ mile away); New York Monuments (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Another marker is no longer nearby. One-Sided Slaughter (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . 10th New York Volunteer Infantry. A history of the regiment. (Submitted on August 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Close Up of Inscription Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008

2. Close Up of Inscription Plaque

State Crest at the Top Portion of the Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008

3. State Crest at the Top Portion of the Monument

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2008

4. 10th New York Vol. Infantry Monument

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 1,338 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.