Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Richmond Defences
The Outer Line
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 20, 2003
1. Richmond Defences Marker
Here the outer line of the Confederate defences of Richmond crossed Brook Road. This line, here distant five miles from the capitol, was built in 1862-64 and extended in a half-circle from the James River near the present University of Richmond to Chaffin’s Bluff on the same river, below the city.Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 33.)
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.
Location. 37° 36.675′ N, 77° 27.416′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on Brook Road (U.S. 1) 0.4 miles Interstate 95, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23227, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Campaign of 1781 (here, next to this marker); Brook Road (here, next to this marker); Outer Fortifications (here, next to this marker); Stuart's Ride
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Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 20, 2003
2. Richmond Defences Marker
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 1, 2009
3. Brook Hill Fortifications
Five hundred feet to the west of the Freeman marker, in the Brook Run shopping center, are the remnants of the northernmost outer fortifications of Richmond.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 1, 2009
4. Brook Hill Fortifications
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 1, 2009
5. Brook Hill Fortifications
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 1, 2009
6. Brook Run (Upham Brook) at Brook Road Bridge
This stream, which gives the area its name, was a natural defensive barrier 500 yards north of the fort.
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 1,327 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 6, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
