Campaign of Second Manassas — The Plains, Virginia

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Campaign of Second Manassas

The Plains, Virginia

Historical Marker Database · Samuel Paik

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THE STORY

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On August 28, 1862, Lee and Longstreet, moving eastward to join Jackson at Manassas, found this gap held by a Union force. After some fighting, they forced the gap and on August 29, 1862, moved on toward Manassas.

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Photo: J. J. Prats

Photo: Roger Dean Meyer

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The Plains, Virginia · USA

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Chapman's Mill

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Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve

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