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. This bluff on the James River, a mile east, was fortified by Captain A. H. Drewry in 1862. A Union fleet, attempting to pass it, was driven back, May 15, 1862; and thereafter it served as a bar to attacks on Richmond by water. On June 16, 1864, Longstreet's Corps of Lee's army crossed the river there going to the defense of Petersburg.

Erected 1931 by Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number S-5.)

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. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1862.

Location. 37° 25.62′ N, 77° 26.337′ 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

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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 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. ¾ mile 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.

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

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.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 19 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.