Blackburn’s Ford
- Blackburn’s Ford
- Centreville, VA 20121
On July 18, 1861, Confederates waiting at this ford along Bull Run repulsed a Union “reconnaissance-in-force” from Centreville. This prelude to First Manassas was the first taste of battle for most of the soldiers involved.
Markers located off Rt. 28 near Bull Run
38 48’ 12” N * 77 26’ 57” W
