Tag Archives: Manassas Junction

Showing the White Feather”: The Civil War Ordeal of Col. William H. Christian

Posted on June 28, 2016 by ECW Guest Post

We are happy to welcome guest author Kristen M. Trout. Kristen is a life-long student of the Civil War,  and holds a degree in History from Gettysburg College and is currently working towards her MA in Nonprofit Leadership from Webster University … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: The Confederate Military Railroad—Manassas and Centreville, VA

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Rob Orrison

During the winter of 1861, Confederate forces in the Manassas and Centreville area built the first-ever railroad dedicated for military purposes. Using stolen rails from the B&O Railroad and building a small bridge over Bull Run, Confederate engineers were able … Continue reading →

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