Washington (Louisiana) Artillery Battalion trailside marker

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The “Washington (Louisiana) Artillery Battalion” trailside marker is on the Henry Hill walking tour, which starts at the Manassas National Battlefield Visitor Center.

The Washington (Louisiana) Artillery Battalion trailside marker is on the Henry Hill walking tour, which starts at the Manassas National Battlefield Visitor Center.

Text from the marker:

July 21, 1861
2:00 p.m.

Army of the Potomac (Beauregard), CSA

Washington (Louisiana) Artillery Battalion

Maj. John B. Walton
Three 6-pounder Smoothbores
Two 6-pounder Rifled Guns.

“We advanced by hand to the front until finally the battery was upon the crown of the hill, entirely exposed to the view of their artillery and infantry. At this moment their fire fell like hail around us. Notwithstanding, my guns were as rapidly and beautifully served by the cannoneers, with as much composure and silence as they are when upon the ordinary daily drill.” – Maj. John B. Walton

CSA First Battle of Manassas

The Washington (Louisiana) Artillery Battalion trailside marker is on the Henry Hill walking tour, which starts at the Manassas National Battlefield Visitor Center.

Location of the “Washington (Louisiana) Artillery Battalion” trailside marker

The marker is about 220 yards northeast of the Visitor Center parking area at the south end of the line of artillery on the east side of the field. (38°48’51.2″N 77°31’09.0″W)