Bristow in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park
This land endured significant military activity during the Civil War. Soldiers camped here in 1861 and 1862. Federal and Confederate armies clashed here at the Battle of Kettle Run on August 27, 1862 when Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson's Confederate forces raided Federal supplies at Manassas Junction. Gen. Joseph Hooker's Federal troops attacked Jackson's rear guard, led by Gen. Richard Ewell, along Kettle Run. Ewell's troops fought Hooker's men then withdrew. On August 28-30, Ewell's forces faced Federal troops again during Second Manassas.
Bury these poor men and let us say no more about it.
In October and November 1863, Gen. Robert E. Lee's Confederate army and Maj. Gen. George Meade's Federal forces fought a series of battles known as the Bristoe Campaign. The October 14, 1863 Battle of Bristoe Station was one of these battles. Here, Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill's Confederate corps stumbled upon Gen. Gouvenor Warren's Federal troops posted at the Orange & Alexandria railroad. The Federals fiercely defended their position, inflicted heavy Confederate casualties and captured a battery of Confederate artillery. Hill's defeat effectively halted Lee's Bristoe offensive.
In 2000, Centex Homes purchased this land. Two years later, Centex Homes developed New Bristow Village and gave the battlefield parcel to the Civil War Preservation Trust. Prince William County acquired the 133-acre site in 2007. This park demonstrates how developers, residents, preservationists and local governments can work together to save historic resources.
Erected 2008 by Prince William County and Virginia Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Orange and Alexandria Railroad series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1863.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 43.632′ N, 77° 32.644′ W. Marker was in Bristow, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker was on Iron Brigade Unit Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located in the parking area for the Bristoe Station Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Bristow VA 20136, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Lee's Last Move North: The Bristoe Station Campaign of 1863 (a few steps from this marker); Bristoe 1863 Trail (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Cemeteries (within shouting distance of this marker); Roads to Bristoe Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Bristoe 1861-1862 Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee Catches Meade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Federal Winter Quarter (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristow.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled " Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park"
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Bristoe Station. American BattleTrust site detailing the battlefield. (Submitted on June 22, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park. Prince William County Website. Includes links to printable trail guides and battle maps. (Submitted on July 19, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,823 times since then and 64 times this year. Last updated on September 12, 2023, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 22, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.