Hopewell, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Quartermaster Repair Shops
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
1. Quartermaster Repair Shops CWT Marker
The Quartermaster Department was responsible for the transportation of the Army, storage and transportation of supplies, clothing, camp and garrison equipage, horses, forage, fuel, maintenance of buildings and repair of equipment.
Captain Edward J. Strang was in charge of the repair shops, located nearby, which employed more than 1,600 blacksmiths, wheelwrights, carpenters, saddlers, teamsters, laborers and clerks. These men were responsible for the maintenance and repair of army equipment. Quarters were built next to the repair shops to house Strangs employees.
Captain Strangs wharf was located below the intersection of Pecan Avenue and Water Street on the James River. The wharf extended along 190 feet of the waterfront and covered 26,344 sq. ft. A one story frame store house was constructed on the wharf.
Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Civil War Trails series list.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 18.96′ N, 77° 16.408′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Quartermaster Repair Shops (here, next to this marker); Clearing the Way (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Indians near City Point (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named City Point (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named City Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Taverns (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Housing Several Thousand Federal Troops (about 500 feet away); Historic City Point (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopewell.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Waterfront (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Hurricane Isabel (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); City Point (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Taverns (was about
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
2. Quartermaster Repair Shops CWT Marker (facing west across Water Streeet).
More about this marker. On the top of the panel is a period photo of the "Workshop, Quartermaster Department, west side, January, 1865."
On the lower center and right are images of sutlers and other commercial enterprises at City Point. The caption reads, "City Point had more than its share of sutlers outlets catering to the needs of civilians and soldiers alike. Sutlers were basically small businessmen who obtained lucrative contracts from the army to sell food, clothing, writing materials, and other goods to the soldiers. City Point not only had the traditional sutlers but restaurants, eating houses, and even a hotel. On the southwest corner of Water Street and Pecan Avenue stood several eating establishments. Fresh oysters were a particular attraction. Army-built steps led up to more buildings and tents belonging to sutlers. The building to the left of the stairs was the post office."
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Quartermaster Repair Shops".
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
3. Old City Point Waterfront Park on Water Street.
Site of one half mile of wharves and route of U.S. Military Railroad.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,318 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
