Near Richmond in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Drewry’s Bluff

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

1. Drewry's Bluff Marker

Inscription. A mile east is Drewry's Bluff, James River fortification of Richmond, 1862-1865. Earthworks remain.

Erected 1934 by Commission on Conservation and Development. (Marker Number S-15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Natural Features • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list.

Location. 37° 25.626′ N, 77° 26.339′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Gwynn Avenue, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7051 Route 1, Richmond VA 23237, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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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 marker: A different marker also named Drewry’s Bluff (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); OH-58D Kiowa (approx. half a mile away); A-10 Thunderbolt II (approx. half a mile away); F-4 Phantom II (approx. half a mile away); Standard U.S. Navy Stockless Anchor (approx. 0.7 miles away); Twin 40 mm Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun (approx. 0.7 miles away); Moore's Brick Cottage (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . .
1. CWSAC Battle Summary. Drewry's Bluff (Submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

2. Civil War Richmond. Information about Drewry's Bluff near Richmond, VA during the Civil War. (Submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

3. Richmond National Battlefield Park. Drewry's Bluff (Submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Drewry's Bluff Marker on Jeff Davis Highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

2. Drewry's Bluff Marker on Jeff Davis Highway

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,556 times since then and 47 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.