Bellevue in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Richmond Defences

The Outer Line

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 26, 2003

1. Richmond Defences Marker

Inscription. Here stood part of the outer line of the Confederate defences of Richmond, built in 1862-64. On the right the line crossed Brook Road and ran North and South along the ridge where Emmanuel church stands. On the left it extended four miles Westward, thence South to James River.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 34.)

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° 35.744′ N, 77° 27.974′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Bellevue. It is at the intersection of Westbrook Avenue and Hermitage Road (Virginia Route 161), on the right when traveling west on Westbrook Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23227, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Joseph Bryan Park (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spring Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Young's Spring (approx. ¼ mile away); Adèle Goodman Clark (approx. 0.9 miles away); Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill Episcopal (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gabriel’s Insurrection

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); The Fort Under Attack (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Stuart's Ride (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. Gabriel’s Rebellion (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing); Sheridan Maneuvers East (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing); A. P. Hill (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been permanently removed); Stuart's Ride (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 26, 2003

2. Richmond Defences Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,581 times since then and 24 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. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.