Battle of Ball’s Bluff

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 30, 2007

1. Battle of Ball’s Bluff Marker

Inscription. One mile east occurred the Battle of Ball’s Bluff, October 21, 1861. A Union force, which had crossed the river at this point, was driven back over it by the Confederates.

Erected 1928 by the Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number F-1.)

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 date for this entry is October 21, 1861.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 7.584′ N, 77° 32.604′ W. Marker was in Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker was at the intersection of James Monroe Highway (U.S. 15) and Battlefield Parkway, on the right when traveling south on James Monroe Highway. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Leesburg VA 20176, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Battle of Ball's Bluff (within shouting distance of this marker); A Divided America, A Divided Loudoun County (approx. ¾ mile away); The Battle of Ball's Bluff in Perspective (approx. ¾ mile away); Aftermath of Ball’s Bluff

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(approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Balls Bluff (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesburg.

More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new one also named Battle of Ball's Bluff (see nearby markers).

Regarding Battle of Ball’s Bluff. This marker is one of a set along the Balls Bluff Battlefield walking trail. See the Balls Bluff Virtual Tour by Markers link below for details on each stop.

This marker was damaged in the fall of 2014. Plans are to replace it with a new marker with different text.

Also see . . .
1. “The Battle of Ball’s Bluff . . . was the result of a mistake.”. (Submitted on May 2, 2007.)
2. Official Union and Confederate Reports. (Submitted on May 2, 2007.)
3. Battle of Ball’s Bluff Chronology. (Submitted on May 2, 2007.)
4. Balls Bluff Battlefield Virtual Tour by Marker. Over twenty markers detail the action at Balls Bluff and related sites. Please use the Click to map all markers shown on this page option at the bottom of the page to view a map of the marker locations. The hybrid view offers an excellent overlook of the park.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 30, 2007

2. Battle of Ball’s Bluff Marker

(Submitted on November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

5. Volunteers Work to Replace marker. Efforts to replace the marker. (Submitted on January 29, 2015, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

6. Fundraising Successful To Replace Ball’s Bluff Historical Marker. Friends of Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Chairman Jim Morgan last week was able to write one of the quicker “thank you” letters he’s ever written—because of the generosity donors to his appeal to raise $1,630 to replace a road stolen sign commemorating the 1862 Battle of Ball’s Bluff. (Submitted on February 17, 2015.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,714 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.