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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5K5_invaded-farmland_Manassas-VA.html
The morning of the battle was hot and still. Except for a few details the scene mirrored today's pastoral landscape. Fields lay fallow, overgrown with tall grass. Around the Henry House grew rose bushes and a small peach orchard. Eighty-five-year-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5IR_sudley-methodist-church_Manassas-VA.html
The site for the first church, a small brick building, was donated by Landon Carter of Woodland in 1822. During the battles of Manassas (Bull Run), it was used as a field hospital by both the North and the South, but was so badly damaged that it w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5II_fighting-in-twilight_Manassas-VA.html
Officers said the Rebels were retreating. Hatch's Division was ordered to pursue. Marching double-quick west on the turnpike, the Federals reached this hill just after sundown.
Suddenly the ridge erupted with fire. In the confusion—scream…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5I0_groveton-second-battle-of-bull-run_Manassas-VA.html
August 30, 1862. Confederates under Generals Lee, Jackson and Longstreet defeated Federals under General Pope. General Longstreet dined at Old Dogan House. Fierce fight of R.R. cut half mile northwest.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5BU_meadowville_Manassas-VA.html
The depression of the old farm road and the jumbled house foundations before you are all that remain of the plantation "Meadowville". John Cundiff, a bachelor, lived here during the Civil War producing oats, potatoes and hay, on about 350 acres of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5BS_colonel-fletcher-webster_Manassas-VA.html
In memory ofColonel Fletcher WebsterWho here fell August 30, 1862while gallantly leading his regimentthe 12th Mass. Volunteers
This memorial was dedicated Oct. 21, 1914by survivors of his regiment andFletcher Webster Post, G.A.R.of Brockton, Ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5BR_vision-of-victory_Manassas-VA.html
As Pope saw it, the battle was almost won. Stonewall Jackson was the only foe he faced here, and Jackson was retreating after the fight at Brawner Farm. Now the Federals could crush the outnumbered Rebels.
Tactical realities were a bit differen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5BM_stone-house-battlefield-landmark_Manassas-VA.html
This building links today's landscape to the battlefield scene. The roadbeds have not changed; thousands of soldiers noticed the Stone House as they marched through this strategic intersection.
During both battles Federals turned the former tav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5A8_battlefield-of-bull-run-or-first-manassas_Manassas-VA.html
July 21, 1861. Confederates under General Beauregard defeated Federals under General McDowell. General Jackson given name of "Stonewall" on this field. Generals Bee and Bartow killed. Old stone house used as hospital. This marker erected July 21, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM59X_second-battle-of-manassas_Manassas-VA.html
Second Battle of ManassasConfederate Skirmish Line, Afternoon of August 30, 1862As Union forces prepared to attack General Jackson's Confederate line along the unfinished railroad to the north, Union General John F. Reynolds made a personal reconn…