The Fight at the Fenceline

Wayside marker for the fighting at the Fenceline

NPS/Hassler

Quick Facts

Significance:

Key battlefield landmark from the 30 August 1862 Fighting at Second Manassas

Amenities

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On the afternoon of August 30 182, Colonel Nathaniel McLean's brigade occupied this ground as they fought against elements of Confederate General James Longstreet's massive attack. Faced with overwhelming numbers, McLean's brigade began to fall back northward up the spine of Chinn Ridge. Additional Federal and Confederate troops surged onto the plateau as the fighting grew in intensity.