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

71st New York State Militia

— First Battle of Manassas —

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 12, 2008

1. 71st New York State Militia Marker

Inscription. July 21, 1861
11:00 a.m.

2nd Brigade (Burnside), 2nd Division (Hunter)
Army of Northeastern Virginia, USA

71st New York State Militia
Col. Henry P. Martin
"The Alabama 4th, which had long ago expressed, in print, their desire to meet the New York 71st, deployed from a wood. The 71st, recognizing them, answered the challenge with a shout, and, springing forward, delivered a volley of musketry. They then charged down the hill upon them with tremendous vigor, intending to take them with the bayonet. But the Alabamians did not like the war-whoop, nor its prologue, so after a volley and a short pause, they took back to cover, leaving their dead on the field."
-Augustus T. Francis
Regimental Historian

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1861.

Location. 38° 49.639′ N, 77° 31.734′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Sudley Road (State Road 234), on the right when traveling north. Located in the Manassas National Battlefield Park, along the Matthews Hill trail. 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. 8th Georgia Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd New Hampshire Infantry

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(within shouting distance of this marker); George T. Stovall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Infantry Battalion (about 500 feet away); The Matthew Farm (about 600 feet away); 4th Alabama Infantry (about 700 feet away); 2nd Rhode Island Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rhode Island Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Also see . . . 71st New York State Militia. Unit history. (Submitted on July 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

71st New York State Militia Trail Stop image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 12, 2008

2. 71st New York State Militia Trail Stop

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,109 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.