Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
15th Alabama Infantry
Second Battle of Manassas
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 15, 2010
1. 15th Alabama Infantry Marker
7:15 p.m.
Trimble's Brigade, Ewell's Division
Left Wing (Jackson)
Army of Northern Virginia, CSA
15th Alabama Infantry
Maj. A. A. Lowther
"My position in line at this fence was in the immediate rear of Alonzo Watson. We were both on our knees, he firing through a crakc, and I firing over the top of the fence. My left elbow was at once time resting on his shoulder when all at once I heard a "thud" and poor 'Lonzo began to relax and sink, exclaiming in a low tone 'Oh Lordy, I am a dead man.' These were his last words. I didn't move, and kept loading and firing until the fight was over."
-Sgt. William A. McLendon
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 48.997′ N, 77° 33.331′ W. Marker is in Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Lee Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west. Located on the Brawner Farm Loop Trail, Manassas National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12040 Lee Hwy, Gainesville VA 20155, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 6th Wisconsin Infantry (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 76th New York Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); 21st Georgia Infantry
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Photographed By Craig Swain, November 15, 2010
2. 15th Alabama Infantry Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 15, 2010
3. 15th Alabama Position
The marker appears to be out of place, based on maps of the battle. Those sources indicate the 15th Alabama fought near a creek that passed down from the Unfinished Railroad Cut, about 150 yards to the northeast.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 963 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
