Near Richmond in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Bermuda Campaign
May 1864
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
1. The Bermuda Campaign Marker
As part of Ulysses S. Grant’s overall strategic plan to win the Civil War, Gen. Butler’s Federal army advanced up the James River in the spring of 1864 in an effort to operate against Richmond from the south while the Army of the Potomac approached the Confederate capital from the north. Opposed by Confederate forces hastily gathered from three states by Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard, Butler’s army seized a base at the Bermuda Hundred Landing and maneuvered for 10 days between Richmond and Petersburg before being defeated at the Battle of Drewry’s Bluff. Withdrawing into a fortified position at Bermuda Hundred, Butler made three abortive attempts to seize Petersburg before the arrival of the Army of the Potomac in June ended both Butler’s independence and the Bermuda Hundred Campaign.
Erected by Chesterfield County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 37° 24.219′ N, 77° 25.771′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. It is at the intersection of Pams Avenue and Norcliff Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Pams Avenue. Marker is in Fort
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Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Central Virginia. 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, 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: The Second Battle of Drewry's Bluff - May 16, 1864 (a few steps from this marker); The Army of the James Advance on Richmond (a few steps from this marker); Fort Stevens (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Stevens (within shouting distance of this marker); First Virginia Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Drewry’s Bluff Defences (approx. 0.3 miles away); Drewry’s Bluff Battlefield (approx. half a mile away); Bellwood Elk Herd (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Other markers no longer nearby. Battle of Drewry’s Bluff (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Second Battle of Drewry's Bluff (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The marker contains five maps showing and describing troop movements from May 5 through May 21, 1864.
Also see . . . Bermuda Hundred Campaign in Virginia. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on January 14, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
2. Marker in Fort Stevens Historical Park
The fortifications of Fort Stevens can be seen in this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,518 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
