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The '''American Civil War''' figures importantly in the history of Prince William County. Two of the largest battles of the conflict took place here - First and Second battles of Manassas, also known as Bull Run (1861 and 1862). The Bristow Campaign (1863) was also a major action. First Confederate and then Union military forces occupied the county for the entire war (1861-1865). The Manassas National Battlefield Park is only a mile from our library. The | The '''American Civil War''' figures importantly in the history of Prince William County. Two of the largest battles of the conflict took place here - First and Second battles of Manassas, also known as Bull Run (1861 and 1862). The Bristow Campaign (1863) was also a major action. First Confederate and then Union military forces occupied the county for the entire war (1861-1865). The Manassas National Battlefield Park is only a mile from our library. The county is preserving a portion of the Bristow Battlefield. Many local historic sites are linked to the events of that era. | ||
Chasing the Civil War: A Pathfinder. A guide to many of the resources available for researching the War. | Chasing the Civil War: A Pathfinder. A guide to many of the resources available for researching the War. | ||
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