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. Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Battle of Drewry's Bluff (a few steps from this marker); Fort Stevens (approx. half a mile away); First Virginia Infantry Regiment (approx. half a mile away); The Bermuda Campaign (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Fort Stevens (approx. half a mile away); Battle of Drewry’s Bluff

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(approx. 0.6 miles 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.

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 1,988 times since then and 50 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.