Fort Norfolk , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Norfolk, 1810
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 30, 2021
1. Fort Norfolk, 1810 Marker
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Fort Norfolk, 1810. . Following Lord Dunmore's bombardment of Norfolk in January 1776, The Virginia Legislature ordered the construction of a fort on this site and another at Fort Nelson across the river, to protect the area of Norfolk Town. The forts were not sufficiently manned and were ineffective against Sir George Collier's British fleet in May 1779. About 1810 Fort Norfolk was rebuilt with the present exterior brick walls, and many of the interior buildings were constructed. The fort was manned by the Virginia militia during the War of 18 12, but no shots were fired. The Navy acquired use of the fort as an ammunition depot in 1849 and built the large magazine in 1856. Following the Confederate evacuation of Norfolk in May 1862, Federal troops used the fort briefly as a prison. From 1863 to 1878 it was again a Naval installation. From 1921 through 1983 the old fort was occupied by the Army Corp of Engineers. Since 1991 the Norfolk Historical Society has used the fort as its headquarters and as an historical attraction., (caption) , An artist's rendering of Fort Norfolk as it appeared during the Civil War: Courtesy of Robert Craft
Following Lord Dunmore's bombardment of Norfolk in January 1776, The Virginia Legislature ordered the construction of a fort on this site and another at Fort Nelson across the river, to protect the area of Norfolk Town. The forts were not sufficiently manned and were ineffective against Sir George Collier's British fleet in May 1779. About 1810 Fort Norfolk was rebuilt with the present exterior brick walls, and many of the interior buildings were constructed. The fort was manned by the Virginia militia during the War of 1812, but no shots were fired. The Navy acquired use of the fort as an ammunition depot in 1849 and built the large magazine in 1856. Following the Confederate evacuation of Norfolk in May 1862, Federal troops used the fort briefly as a prison. From 1863 to 1878 it was again a Naval installation. From 1921 through 1983 the old fort was occupied by the Army Corp of Engineers. Since 1991 the Norfolk Historical Society has used the fort as its headquarters and as an historical attraction.
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An artist's rendering of Fort Norfolk as it appeared during the Civil War: Courtesy of Robert Craft
Erected by City Of Norfolk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles
Location. 36° 51.384′ N, 76° 18.357′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Fort Norfolk. Marker can be reached from Front Street west of Colley Avenue when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Front St, Norfolk VA 23510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Historic Fort Norfolk. Norfolk Historical Society (Submitted on June 17, 2022.)
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 30, 2021
2. Fort Norfolk, 1810 Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 30, 2021
3. Fort Norfolk, 1810 Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 30, 2021
4. Fort Norfolk, 1810 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
