Inner Line of Defence

July 15, 2003

1. Inner Line of Defence Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This cannon marks the spot
where in 1861 a large earthwork
of the Inner Line of Defence
was constructed

Placed in 1915 by the City of Richmond
at the request of the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society

Erected 1915 by City of Richmond & Confederate Memorial Literary Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 33.467′ N, 77° 28′ W. Marker was in Richmond, Virginia. It was in The Fan District. Marker was on Monument Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Strawberry Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2300 block, Richmond VA 23221, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this location. Jefferson Davis (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Broad Street Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); 509 North Mulberry Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial Bell Tower (approx. ¼ mile away); RF&P Kitchen Car 20 (approx. ¼ mile away); REA Express 183 (approx. ¼ mile away); Car ONE (approx. 0.3 miles away); Virginia Historical Society (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

July 15, 2003

2. Inner Line of Defence Marker

Old Fortifications and Davis Monument, Richmond, Va. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Southern Bargain House, circa 1910

3. Old Fortifications and Davis Monument, Richmond, Va.

On Monument Ave., in the western portion of the City. To the left is shown a remnant of the original earth works which formed a part of the inner defenses of the City during the Civil War. The group of 'Old' Confederate Veterans standing near lend an added interest to this fast disappearing relic of the trying days of '61-'65. In the distance appears the superb 'Davis Monument.' VCU Libraries Digital Collections - Rarely Seen Richmond

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,490 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.