Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Richmond Defences
Outer-Line Crossing Mill Road
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 17, 2003
1. Richmond Defences Marker
To the North was the Confederate Fort Gilmer, attacked but not captured, Sept. 29,1864. Southward, earthworks centering around Fort Harrison extended to James River. These protected Chaffin's Bluff which, with Drewry's Bluff opposite it, guarded the approaches to Richmond by water.Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 44.)
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. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1864.
Location. 37° 26.63′ N, 77° 22.839′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of Mill Road and Battlefield Park Road, on the right when traveling east on Mill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1777 Mill Rd, Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Gilmer (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hopeless Attacks (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Johnson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Harrison
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Also see . . .
1. Fort Gilmer to Fort Brady. Segment of the National Park Service tour of the Richmond Battlefields. (Submitted on December 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Battle of Chaffin's Farm. (Submitted on November 25, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 17, 2003
2. Richmond Defences Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010
3. Richmond Defences Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010
4. Earthwork Line North Side of Mill Road
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010
5. Works on the South Side of the Road
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
