Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Richmond Defences

Intermediate Line

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 11, 2003

1. Richmond Defences Marker

Inscription. At this point the Intermediate Line of the Confederate defences of Richmond crossed this, the Darbytown Road. This line was continuous around Richmond and lay between the outer defensive system and the inner forts.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 48.)

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.

Location. 37° 30.569′ N, 77° 23.337′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on Darbytown Road, 0.1 miles east of Shirleydale Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located 0.5 miles south of the Richmond National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Darbytown Road (approx. ¼ mile away); A National Cemetery System (approx. 0.4 miles away); Richmond National Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Medal of Honor Memorial Tree (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Richmond Defences (approx. 0.7 miles

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away); Charles City Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); Williamsburg Road (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 11, 2003

2. Richmond Defences Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 978 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.