The Fan District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Inner Line of Defence
July 15, 2003
1. Inner Line of Defence Marker
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. It 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 marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Broad Street Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); 509 North Mulberry Street (approx. Ό mile away); Memorial Bell Tower (approx. Ό mile away); RF&P Kitchen Car 20 (approx. Ό mile away); REA Express 183
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Other markers no longer nearby. Jefferson Davis (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Stonewall Jackson (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Virginia Historical Society (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
July 15, 2003
2. Inner Line of Defence Marker
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 July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2009. This page has been viewed 1,747 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2009. 3. submitted on July 4, 2009. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
