Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Bridge

Gateway to the Confederate Capital

— Historic Fort Huger —

Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 5, 2024

1. Bridge Marker

Inscription. This modern bridge is constructed over the trace of the original 1861 bridge which traversed this marshy area. The surrounding wetland of cypress and pine trees provided a barrier to any attacking land force intent on assaulting the fort from the rear.

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Construction of the new bridge, 2007
Ahis bridge built over Bull Run in 1862 resembles the bridge built on this site. Courtesy of the Library of Congress

Erected by Isle of Wight County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Forts and Castles • War, US Civil.

Location. 37° 6.617′ N, 76° 39.622′ W. Marker is in Smithfield, Virginia, in Isle of Wight County. It can be reached from the intersection of Talcott Terrace and Lawnes Neck Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15080 Talcott Ter, Smithfield VA 23430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Coastal Virginia

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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: Fifth Battalion Virginia Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Encampment (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Huger (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Fort Huger

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Huger (about 500 feet away); Fort Entrance & Defense (about 600 feet away); The Fort (about 700 feet away); Hot Shot Furnace & Shell House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithfield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Huger (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Fort Huger. Isle of Wight County Museum (Submitted on April 6, 2024.)

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 5, 2024

2. Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2024, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 6, 2024, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.