First Battle of Manassas
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Virginia Historical Highway Marker C-20
Waymark Code: WM9AN1
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2010
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First Battle of Manassas C-20
McDowell gathered his forces here, July 18, 1861, to attack Beauregard, who lay west of Bull Run. From here a part of the Union army moved north to cross Bull Run and turn the Confederate left wing, July 21, 1861. This movement brought on the battle.
Marker Number: C-20
Marker Title: First Battle of Manassas
Marker Location: 14200 Saint Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
County or Independent City: Fairfax County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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