Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Magruder’s Defenses
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2008
1. Magruder’s Defenses Marker
Here is a redoubt in the line of Confederate defenses, built across the James-York Peninsula in 1861-62 by General John B. Magruder.Erected 1974 by Virginia Historical Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number W-44.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list.
Location. 37° 15.653′ N, 76° 40.452′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is on Pocahontas Trail (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7103 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Williamsburg (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quarterpath Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); Peninsula Campaign (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Williamsburg (approx. 0.3 miles away); History of Fort Magruder
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Also see . . .
1. Battle of Williamsburg, 5 May 1862. Williamsburg was the first large battlefield encounter between Union and Confederate forces during the Peninsula Campaign of 1862. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Peninsula Campaign of 1862. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2008
2. Marker on Pocahontas Trail
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2008
3. Earthworks Near the Marker
These earthworks, located in the woods next to the marker, were part of the Third Defensive Line across the Peninsula in 1862.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2008
4. Confederate Fortifications
These fortifications, found about ½ mile north of the marker, are also part of Magruder's Williamsburg Line.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,720 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
