Near Petersburg in Dinwiddie County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Confederate Winter Huts
The Breakthrough Trail
— Pamplin Historical Park —
These huts were excavated by archaeologists during the construction of the Battlefield Center. The huts varied in size from 6 feet by 8 feet to 10 feet by 12 feet. They were heated by fireplaces with well-built chimneys and there is evidence to suggest that both had central roof supports.
Erected by Pamplin Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1997.
Location. 37° 10.865′ N, 77° 28.503′ W. Marker is near Petersburg, Virginia, in Dinwiddie County. Marker can be reached from Duncan Road (Virginia Route 670), on the left when traveling south. Marker is in Pamplin Historical Park, on the Breakthrough Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1st Lieutenant Octavius Augustus Wiggins (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Winter Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Brother vs. Brother (within shouting distance of this marker); The Breakthrough Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederate Fortifications (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Man Over the Works (about 300 feet away); Lieutenant Colonel George B. Damon (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
More about this marker. The right side of the marker contains a photograph of an excavated site of a winter hut.
Also see . . .
1. Breakthrough at Petersburg. The American Civil War website. (Submitted on January 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Breakthrough Trail. Pamplin Historical Park website. (Submitted on January 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Final Assault. The Civil War Siege of Petersburg. (Submitted on January 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,649 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.