Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Archer’s Brigade
Second Battle of Manassas
April 22, 2007
1. Archer's Brigade Marker
5:30 p.m.
A.P. Hill’s Division, Left Wing (Jackson)
Army of Northern Virginia, CSA
Archer's Brigade
Brig. Gen. James J. Archer
1st Tennessee 19th Georgia
7th Tennessee 5th Alabama Battalion
14th Tennessee
“As my leading files entered the railroad cut, I saw the enemy advancing up it from the left. I ordered the 1st Tennessee to fire, which it did with great effect. This first fire was answered by a furious assault upon my whole front. For 20 minutes or more we gallantly resisted the attack until other troops came up in time to save me from being flanked.”
- Brig. Gen. James J. Archer
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 49.622′ N, 77° 32.844′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Featherbed Lane (County Route 622). Located on the Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail, along the old railroad bed, in Manassas National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manassas VA 20109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Unfinished Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charge Bayonets!
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Also see . . . Second Manassas Battle Report: Archer's Brigade. (Submitted on February 26, 2011.)
February 26, 2011
2. Archer's Brigade Marker
February 26, 2011
3. Unfinished Railroad Cut
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2011. This page has been viewed 847 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2011. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
