Ox Hill Battlefield Park, Civil War battlefield park in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Description
Ox Hill Battlefield Park is a small Civil War memorial site with granite monuments, walking trails, and educational plaques scattered across the grounds. The paved pathways make it easy to navigate between different points of interest that explain the battle's events.
History
A major battle took place here on September 1, 1862, during the conflict that tore the nation apart. Two important Union commanders lost their lives in this engagement, which helped shape the course of the war.
Culture
This site allows visitors to reflect on what happened here and to remember those whose lives changed because of the battle. The markers and explanations help people connect with the human stories behind the conflict.
Practical
The park features paved walkways that make exploring the grounds straightforward, even for visitors with mobility concerns. Plan to spend time reading the informational plaques at different locations to understand the full story of what took place.
Did you know?
Two granite markers show the exact spots where two Union generals fell during the fighting, making this an unusually personal way to remember the cost of war. Few battlefields of this scale exist so close to a major population center.
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