Battles of Manassas • Tour the Battlefield • Monuments • Facts • The Armies
The Stone House orientation marker is at Stop 3 on the Manassas Battlefield Driving Tour. It is on the side of the parking area, which is accessed from the north side of Lee Highway.
From the left panel of the marker:
A Witness to History
The Stone House at the intersection of the historic Warrenton Turnpike and Manassas-Sudley Road witnessed the shifting tides of battle at First and Second Manassas. Tour the house (open seasonally) and walk to the crest of Buck Hill, on your right, for a vantage point overlooking the historic crossroads and the heart of both battlefields.
Manassas National Battlefield Park preserves nearly 5,000 acres of historic land. History and nature converge here to create an absorbing visitor experience. In addition to historic structures, archeological sites, and cultural landscapes, the park provides habitat for a wide variety of plants, birds, and other wildlife. Please enjoy your visit and help us protect the park for future generations.
From the caption to the inset photo on the left:
In times of peace the Stone House was a tavern and travelers’ rest.
From the caption to the inset photo on the right:
During both battles wounded soldiers found shelter here and some left their mark on the house.
From the right panel of the marker:
Welcome to Manassas National Battlefield Park. In two fierce battles fought thirteen months apart, Union and Confederate armies clashed here over the same ground.
Many of the key features of the battlefield survive today, including the Stone House, the Unfinished Railroad , and the historic road network.
Begin your tour at the Henry Hill Visitor Center, which provides orientation to the battlefields and their many points of interest.
