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Centreville: An Antebellum Haven Lost in Time

Explore the history of Centreville, a once-vibrant village now frozen in time. Discover its significance during the Civil War and the occupancy by Union and Confederate forces. Uncover the legacy of Forts, Quarters & Earthworks and dive into the details of the 2nd Battle of Bull Run. Witness the deluge of soldiers and the eventual population explosion that shaped its past. Experience the charm of Newgate Tavern and Mount Gilead as you journey through Centreville’s captivating past.

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Centreville: An Antebellum Haven Lost in Time

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  1. “Centreville is not a stirring place. It does not feel a single busy throb. It is stagnant and drowsy… If ever a village was killed in war it was Centreville.” -The Washington Sunday Star, August 1914 Source: http://www.novahistory.org/Centreville_History.htm

  2. Antebellum Centreville Newgate Tavern Mount Gilead (Sign of the Black Horse)

  3. Google Ngram, charting the use of the word Centreville from 1700-2000.

  4. Centreville Occupiers Union General Irvin McDowell, June-July, 1861 28,500 men Confederate General Joseph Johnston, October 1861 – March 1862 37,000 men Union Brig. General Rufus King, June – October, 1862 15,000 men

  5. Forts & Earthworks Built and occupied by 37,000 Confederate Soldiers in the Winter of 1861 Map Source: Centreville, VA and its Architecture, Eugenia B. Smith

  6. Forts, Quarters & Earthworks Built and occupied by 37,000 Confederate Soldiers in the Winter of 1861

  7. The 2nd Battle of Bull Run August 28-30, 1862 Wordle chart of account written by ‘Shotgun’ of www.civilwarhome.com

  8. A Deluge of Soldiers

  9. Eventual Population Explosion – due to location 4 major highways Close to DC, international airport Civil War Tourist Attractions

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