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First Manassas

Collections of markers relating First Manassas or First Bull Run.

From the Stone Bridge to the Stone House (map)

Marker on Chinn Ridge related to First Manassas.

Marker for Portici, the Confederate Headquarters.

Markers outside the Battlefield in Manassas (map) – Blackburn Ford, McLean Farm, Ben Lamond Farm, Signal Hill, and Manassas Junction.

First Manassas Markers outside Manassas (map) – These include a marker for Cub Run Bridge.

Other related subjects:

Manassas Museum / Civil War Trails Wartime Manassas Tour (map)

Mayfield Civil War Fort (map) – the Fort built was to defend the railroad line but did not see activity during the battle.

For a detailed discussion of First Manassas, refer to Harry Smeltzer’s Bull Runnings blog.

Blog entries related to First Manassas:

Matthews Hill Trail Report.

Henry Hill Trail Report.

Landscape Restoration Projects at Manassas.

Gunner's View of Henry House Hill from Matthews Hill

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You’ve passed by them, often times without thinking – the historical markers that stand by the roads and highways around the US (and other countries). These document are history with some perspectives that books often fail to provide. To me, a marker helps place the facts within the geographic setting that is often poorly understood within the simple black and white texts in the books. Please browse the Purpose and Intent post for more information. My name is Craig Swain and I welcome you to my Blog.