Confederate Outpost
In August 1861, while U.S. forces were constructing the Arlington line three miles to the east, the Confederates established a fortified outpost on the high ground about 200 yards west of here, to guard the bridge by which the Georgetown - Falls Church Road crossed four mile run. In October they withdrew to Fairfax Court House. The Federals then established a signal station at the top of the hill and constructed Fort Ramsay just across the County Line.
Marker is at the intersection of North Wilson Boulevard and North Manchester Street, on the right when traveling east on North Wilson Boulevard.
Courtesy hmdb.org
