Chester in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Bermuda Hundred Campaign
Photograph of the Union ironclad Saugus taken from near this location in March 1865. The log boom on the bow of the Saugus is a field adaptation to protect it from Confederate mines in the river.
This sign was sponsored by Edwin C. Bearss, Arlington, VA
Erected 2015 by The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1865.
Location. 37° 22.451′ N, 77° 21.722′ W. Marker is in Chester, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker can be reached from Henricus Park Road, 1.3 miles east of Coxendale Road. The marker is located in Henricus Historical Park east of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester VA 23836, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Bermuda Hundred Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Chief Opechancanouch (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Bermuda Hundred Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Citie of Henricus (within shouting distance of this marker); John N. Pastore, D.D.S. (within shouting distance of this marker); Farrar's Island (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henricopolis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mount Malady (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.
Also see . . .
1. Bermuda Hundred campaign. Essential Civil War Curriculum website entry (Submitted on January 5, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Henricus Historical Park. Park website homepage (Submitted on August 29, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.