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The river called Bull Run, located in Virginia, got its name from the nearby Bull Run Mountain and the term "bull" likely refers to the presence of bulls in the area, as "bull" was a common descriptor for livestock. The name became widely known due to the two significant battles that took place there during the American Civil War, namely the First and Second Battles of Bull Run. These battles were pivotal early conflicts in the war, giving the river historical significance.

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Manassas junction was more famous as?

Battle of Bull Run. Depended what side the army was on in how it was called. Bull Run was the river and the Union called it "Bull Run" . The South called it Manassas. That is why in history books you will see both names for the same battle.


What stream was the Battle of Bull Run fought by?

the battle of bull run was fought by the river bull run


Was bull run a city or a river?

A river in the north


What side was the bull run on the north or the south?

northern NEW RESPONDENT Bull Run is a river located in Virginia.


Is the battle called bull run or manassess?

The Northerners called it Bull Run, the Southerners Manassas.


Where did the south win two battles in the civil war?

Near Manassas Junction and the Bull Run River. Both were called First and Second Manassas by the Confederates and First and Second Bull Run by the Union.


How was the Battle of Bull Run named?

It was named that by the North for its proximity to the Bull Run River. In the South it was called the Battle of Manassas for its proximity to Manassas Junction. There were actually two battles in 1861 and 1862; First and Second Bull Run in the North, and First and Second Manassas in the South.


What does the run in Bull Run mean?

Bull Run is the name of a stream, a tributary of the Occoquan River in Virginia. It is named after the Bull Run Mountains, and flows to the south near Manassas, Virginia. The Occoquan River later flows into the Potomac River.Two battles of the US Civil War are named for Bull Run, in July, 1861, and August, 1862.


When did the north and south fight by a river named bull run?

they fought thier first battle at Bull Run in 1861. their sacond battle at Bull Run took place in 1862


The battle of manassas is also known as?

Bull Run Confederates called it Manassas. Federals called it Bull Run.


What did the Union cross to enter the South during the First Battle of Bull Run?

Bull Run, also known as the Occoquan River


Why did they call it the Battle of Bull Run?

The battle was located near a creek called bull run.