Blackburn's Ford, Civil War battlefield site near Centreville, Virginia
The Blackburn's Ford crossing point stretches along Bull Run Creek, featuring earthworks and defensive positions from the American Civil War period.
On July 18, 1861, Union forces under General Daniel Tyler engaged Confederate troops commanded by James Longstreet in a significant preliminary clash before Bull Run.
The ford represents a crucial location where Northern and Southern forces first met in large numbers during the early stages of the Civil War.
Visitors can access the battlefield site through marked trails and interpretive signs that detail troop movements and military strategies from 1861.
Two soldiers from the 12th New York regiment received the Medal of Honor for their actions during the intense fighting at this crossing point.
GPS coordinates: 38.80300,-77.44940
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:46
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