Near Amissville in Rappahannock County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Campaign of Second Manassas

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2008

1. Campaign of Second Manassas Marker

Inscription. Here, J.E.B. Stuart, raiding around Pope’s army, turned northeast, August 22, 1862. He passed through Warrenton and went on to Catlett’s Station, where he captured some of Pope’s wagons, in one of which were found Pope’s order book and uniform.

Erected 1931 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number C-61.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 38° 40.349′ N, 77° 58.459′ W. Marker is near Amissville, Virginia, in Rappahannock County. Marker is on Lee Highway (U.S. 211) east of Holly Springs Road / Weaver Road (County Route 639), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amissville VA 20106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Culpeper County / Rappahannock County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eliza Brown and the Custers (approx. 1.1 miles away); Corbin's Crossroads (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hinson's Ford (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Campaign of Second Manassas (approx. 1.9 miles away); a

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different marker also named Campaign of Second Manassas (approx. 3 miles away); Waterloo Bridge (approx. 4 miles away); Second Manassas Campaign (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amissville.

Also see . . . Lightning at Catlett’s Station. “Equally satisfying to Stuart, his men captured General Pope’s hat, cloak and frock coat—which were sent back to Richmond for public display as Stuart’s war trophy.” (Submitted on June 11, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2008

2. Campaign of Second Manassas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,397 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.