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The Attack from Matthews Hill wayside marker is on the Henry Hill walking tour that starts at the Manassas National Battlefield Visitor Center.
Text from the wayside marker:
Attack from Matthews Hill
Cannoneer’s-Eye View
From the ridge beyond Stone House 15,000 Federals were swiftly advancing in this direction. Confederate Capt. John Imboden rushed four cannon into position here, to try to slow the Federal attack. Behind this slight rise the artillerists had some protection from enemy bombardment.
Though the smoke and dust, Imboden’s men could see outnumbered Confederate infantry starting to fall back from Matthews Hill. The connoneers kept firing at top speed, knowing it would take massive reinforcements to stop the Yankees.
Retreating Confederates fled past Robinson House (the next tour stop) where Wade Hampton’s South Carolinians made a desperate stand.
Caption to the photo:
Capt. John Imboden
The marker overlooks the Stone House and the important intersection of Sudley Road and Lee Highway. Matthews Hill is on the other side of the valley. Union forces were advancing from this direction.
Location of the marker
The marker is about 400 yards north of the Manassas National Battlefield Visitor Center on the Henry Hill walking tour. (38°48’58.5″N 77°31’24.1″W) It is also about 500 yards south by trail from the Stone House, Stop Three of the Manassas Battlefield Driving Tour.