Hopewell, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Taverns
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
1. Taverns CWT Marker
The structure before you was one of three taverns which existed in City Point at the time of the Civil War. It was probably constructed in the eighteenth century. On June 15, 1864 the United States Christian Commission established its offices in this building. In front of the tavern facing the street, the Christian Commission erected a chapel and storehouse. These three buildings comprised the agency's headquarters.
The Christian Commission was an interdenominational organization devoted to fostering religion and morality in the Union army. Its duties included the distribution of non-military supplies to the troops, the operation of special diet kitchens at the hospitals and visits with sick and wounded patients. The Christian Commission had relief stations within each army corps and at Bermuda Hundred, Point of Rocks, the Depot Field Hospital and the dismounted cavalry camp at Bailey's Creek.
The tavern pictured here was located behind you, diagonally across the street. This building served as the headquarters of Captain E.E. Camp who was in charge of Camp and Garrison Equipage including items such as tents, shovels, axes and cooking utensils.
Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil
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Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 18.897′ N, 77° 16.465′ W. Marker was in Hopewell, Virginia. It was at the intersection of Prince Henry Avenue and Maplewood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Prince Henry Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Hopewell VA 23860, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 Housing Several Thousand Federal Troops (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Taverns (here, next to this marker); Women At City Point (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named One Soldier, One Family, One War (about 300 feet away); City Point's Wiseman Family (about 400 feet away); Historic City Point (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Dr. Peter Eppes House (about 500 feet away); Quartermaster Repair Shops (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopewell.
Other markers no longer nearby. Housing Several Thousand Federal Troops (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
2. Taverns Marker
More about this marker. On the upper left is a photo of "E.E. Camp's headquarters draped in black because of Lincoln's assassination."
On the upper center is a photo of the "The Bank of City Point (now apartments) was built in 1915 on the site of the unidentified tavern."
On the upper right is a photo of wartime structure with the caption, "This building (left) stood on the west side of Prince Henry between Maplewood and Bank Streets. Very similar in appearance to the City Point House, this structure may have once been a tavern. Its use by the Army is not known. However, most of the buildings were taken over as offices for the Commissary Department or the provost marshal."
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Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
3. Tavern
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Taverns".
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
4. Tavern
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
5. Cook House
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 31, 2009
6. Bank of City Point.
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 1,683 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 6. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
