Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Outer Defenses
Erected 1999 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-17.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1864.
Location. 37° 36.151′ N, 77° 30.891′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on West Broad Street (U.S. 250) 0.1 miles north of Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Westwood Club (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bethlehem Baptist Church (approx. one mile away); Dahlgren's Raid (approx. 1.1 miles away); Skipwith Academy (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Markel Building (approx. 1˝ miles away); Westwood Baptist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Henrico County (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Courthouse Today (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,201 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.