Hopewell, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
City Point
Petersburg National Battlefield
| | National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior | |
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
1. City Point NPS Marker
For nine months in 1864 and 1865, City Point was the nerve center of the Union war effort and one of the busiest ports in the world.
“The depot (at City Point) is the most perfect and commodious of any ever established anywhere for the supply of Armies.” - Brig. Gen. Rufus Ingalls, Chief Quartermaster
Here stood Lieut. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's headquarters, surrounded by a small city of huts and tents that sprawled across this plateau. A forest of ship masts rimmed the waterfront. Acres of wharves hugged the riverbank. Gangs of laborers manhandled tons of supplies each day.
All of the equipment, food, and ammunition that sustained the Union armies in front of Petersburg came through City Point.
Begin your visit to City Point at Appomattox Manor – the Eppes's family home – across the lawn in front of you. From there, a self-guided walk will take you to sites that recall the days when this was the most important supply depot in Virginia.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.
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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 Busy Supply Hub (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named City Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Appomattox Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); General Grant's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named City Point, Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Depot Field Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peacemaker (within shouting distance of this marker); Porter House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopewell.
Other markers no longer nearby. City Point, Virginia (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); A Supply Hub (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named The Peacemaker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
2. City Point Map.
More about this marker. On top of the panel is a photo of the port at City Point. On the bottom is a time line of the Petersburg Campaign. The center contains a large map of the City Point Historic District.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.
Also see . . .
1. Petersburg National Battlefield. City Point. (Submitted on June 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Petersburg National Battlefield. City Point – Appomattox Plantation. (Submitted on June 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
3. City Point Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
4. Grant's Cabin
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
5. Confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher
6. Appomattox Manor
Photographed by Bernard Fisher
7. City Point Waterfront
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,765 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
