Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Magruder

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2008

1. Fort Magruder Marker

Inscription.
This large redoubt was the center of a defensive line crossing the Peninsula. These earthworks, constructed by the command of General John B. Magruder, were a part of the system of fortifications designed to protect Richmond.

Here on May 5, 1862. The Battle of Williamsburg delayed the advance of the Federal Army and made possible the continued defense of Richmond.

This site preserved by
The United Daughters of the Confederacy

This marker erected by
the citizens of Williamsburg on the
occasion of the one-hundredth anniversary
of
The Battle of Williamsburg
May 5, 1962

Erected 1962 by Citizens of Williamsburg.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1850.

Location. 37° 15.838′ N, 76° 39.978′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on Penniman Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Magruder (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Vineyard Tract (about 500 feet away); Battle of Williamsburg (approx. half a mile away); The Jersey Boys (approx. 0.6 miles away); Quarterpath Road (approx. 0.7 miles away); Peninsula Campaign (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Williamsburg (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all

Marker on Penniman Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2008

2. Marker on Penniman Road

This site was the center of the Williamsburg Line of Defense across the Peninsula in 1862.

markers in Williamsburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. Vineyard Tract (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Magruder’s Defenses (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Williamsburg, Fort Magruder, Civil War Virginia, May 5, 1862. American Civil War website. (Submitted on August 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Battle of Williamsburg, 5 May 1862. (Submitted on August 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Peninsula Campaign of 1862. (Submitted on August 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Fort Magruder Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2008

3. Fort Magruder Markers

Fort Magruder was part of the Third Defensive Line constructed by Gen. John B. Magruder to protect Richmond.

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 24, 2010

4. Fort Magruder Marker

UDC Site Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2008

5. UDC Site Marker

This land was donated to the Williamsburg Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy by the Benel Corporation, Ben G. Levinson, President.

Fort Magruder Fortifications image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 24, 2010

6. Fort Magruder Fortifications

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2008

7. Fort Magruder Fortifications

These earthworks, found in the woods to the left of the marker, were attacked by the troops of Union Gen. Joseph Hooker during the Battle of Williamsburg on May 5, 1962.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,625 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on August 8, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 5. submitted on August 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on August 8, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 7. submitted on August 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.