Second Brigade trailside marker

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The Second Brigade trailside marker is along the Unfinished Railroad, reached from Stop 6 on the Manassas Battlefield Driving Tour.

The Second Brigade trailside marker is along the Unfinished Railroad, reached from Stop 6 on the Manassas Battlefield Driving Tour.

August 29, 1862
5:45 p.m.

1st Division (Stevens), Ninth Corps (Reno)
Army of the Potomac, USA

Second Brigade

Col. Daniel Leasure

“As we approached, we poured a well directed fire upon the enemy. Our line charged, and as the enemy scrambled up the other side of the embankment we loosed a destructive fire and seized the abandoned position. But, soon the enemy opened a heavy fire. Seeing that it was useless to attempt to hold the position, General Stevens ordered me to fall back before the way was completely cut off.”
– Col. Daniel Leasure

USA Second Battle of Manassas

The Second Brigade trailside marker is along the Unfinished Railroad, reached from Stop 6 on the Manassas Battlefield Driving Tour.

Location of the marker

The Second Brigade trailside marker is along the Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail at Stop Six on the Manassas Battlefield Driving Tour. It is about 200 yards from the Parking area. (38°49’36.7″N 77°32’49.7″W)