Olde Towne in Portsmouth, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Arnold's British Defenses, 1781

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2014

1. Arnold's British Defenses, 1781 Marker

Inscription. This marks a line of British redoubts erected in March 1781 by order of Brigadier General Benedict Arnold who, under Major William Phillips, commanded British troops occupying Portsmouth. The line of fortifications extended in an arc along Washington Street from the northern waterfront to Gosport Creek and defended Portsmouth from American attack from the west.

Erected 1962 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number Q 8-o.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1781.

Location. 36° 50.074′ N, 76° 18.228′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is in Olde Towne. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and King Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth VA 23704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rev. Francis Devlin (within shouting distance of this marker); Priests Who Died In Their Service Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church (about 400 feet away); St. Paul's Catholic Church Burial Ground

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(about 400 feet away); Monumental Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); The Battle of Craney Island (about 700 feet away); The Commodore Theatre (about 700 feet away); Saint Paul's School (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Also see . . . Gen Benedict Arnold at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on February 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2014

2. Arnold's British Defenses, 1781 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.