Guess I should write a tour guide… “Got to 11180 Main St, Fairfax, VA, and take the elevator to the 6th floor. Looking out the window from the men’s room…..”

Urban battlefield stomping brings unique challenges!

The intersection of Germantown Rd (SR 655) and SR 50 (Little River Turnpike) at Germantown is another interesting point. This intersection marks part of the easternmost Union defensive line From there, looking west/northwest, you can clearly see how the Turnpike runs downhill over Difficult Run and then back up toward Ox Hill, thereby understanding why this was a good “high ground” position.

Paul

That’s really good news. The more who care, the better. Perhaps it will help to prevent something like this from happening again elsewhere.

I’ve spent some time prowling around there, and I found that I could make out the basics, even with that horrible apartment complex in the way.

Eric

You’re very welcome, and the words are well-deserved.

Eric

Several of my co-workers live in or around Chantilly. From their feedback, it appears the attention to the memorials and park is paying dividends. People who never studied the War before, have expressed interest and even begun their personal journeys of discovery, find out out what happened “over the fence” or in “their back yards.”

Craig.

Thank You for the kind words regarding my book. I knew of the rededication and would have loved to have been there, but unfortunately, time and distance conspired against it. The “new,” properly-interpreted park will certainly be a must-see during my next trip to the LOC or the National Archives. From what I’ve read previously, a considerable amount of modern trees and brush have been cleared away so that this small park now presents a historically accurate appearance.

I’d also mention that while the Stevens’ monument is very close to or even at the site of his death, the spot of Kearny’s death is considered to be approximately two to three hundred yards southwest of his monument.

Paul