Near Chester in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Drewry’s Bluff Battlefield

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 25, 2003

1. Drewry’s Bluff Battlefield Marker

Inscription. On a line that here crossed the Richmond–Petersburg turnpike, Confederate troops under command of General G.T. Beauregard attacked the Federal army of Major-General B.F. Butler on May 16, 1864 and forced its withdrawal to the Bermuda Hundred defences.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 57.)

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 month for this entry is May 1806.

Location. 37° 23.801′ N, 77° 25.832′ W. Marker is near Chester, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. It is on Virginia Route 301 0.2 miles south of Willis Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23237, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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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: Fort Stevens (approx. half a mile away); First Virginia Infantry Regiment (approx. half a mile away); The Army of the James Advance on Richmond (approx. half a mile away); The Bermuda Campaign (approx. half a mile away); The Second Battle of Drewry's Bluff - May 16, 1864 (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Fort Stevens (approx. half a mile away); Drewry’s Bluff Defences (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Second Battle of Drewry's Bluff (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Other markers no longer nearby. Second Battle of Drewry's Bluff (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Battle of Drewry’s Bluff (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 25, 2003

2. Drewry’s Bluff Battlefield Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,413 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.