Richmond Defences

Intermediate Line

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 23, 2003

1. Richmond Defences Marker

Inscription. Here ran the intermediate line of Richmond defences. Built in 1862-64, these defences included 25 inner forts and batteries, beyond which this continuous earthwork encircled the city. The third or outer line was distant from the capitol 4 to 7 miles.

Out this road the two divisions of D.H. Hill and of James Longstreet followed Gen. R.E. Lee on June 26, 1862, for the opening battle of the Seven Days' Campaign.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Freeman Markers (Richmond Battlefields) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1862.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 37° 34.777′ N, 77° 23.671′ W. Marker was near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker was on Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. 360) 0.2 miles north of East Laburnum Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Richmond VA 23222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Outer Fortifications (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chickahominy Bluff (approx. half a mile away); Defending Richmond

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(approx. half a mile away); Seven Days' Battles Begin (approx. half a mile away); Hanover County / Henrico County (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Chickahominy River & Seven Days' Battles (approx. 0.9 miles away); Italians in Richmond (approx. 1.3 miles away); Old Dominion Building (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 20, 2003

2. #1 Richmond Defences Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,325 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.