Henry Hill Monument - Manassas, VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rayman
N 38° 48.887 W 077° 31.353
18S E 280984 N 4299246
Quick Description: A monument to Union soldiers during the Civil War can be found on Henry Hill at Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2009 8:04:43 PM
Waymark Code: WM7ECB
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Long Description:
Union soldiers built Henry Hill Monument to commemorate those who died at First Bull Run (Manassas). For many Civil War veterans this had been their first battle. Intense memories drew both Union and Confederate soldiers back to this scene years after the war.

The inscription on the front of the monument reads:
In memory of the Patriots who fell at Bull Run July 21, 1861

The monument is located on Henry Hill, and is part of Manassas National Battlefield Park. There is a $3 admission fee to visit the park.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 06/13/1865

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Union Soldiers

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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