Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
African Americans at Fort Huger
Gateway to the Confederate Capital
| | Historic Fort Huger | |
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 5, 2024
1. African Americans at Fort Huger Marker
In December 1861, Isle of Wight County Commissioner of the Revenue B.J. Gray sent a letter to Richmond on behalf of the free black laborers who had not yet been paid for their efforts. He indicated that he would travel to Richmond on their behalf to collect payment if necessary.
Levy Willis Roderick James Charles Solomon James Henry Burwell Reuben Ben Mike Leonard Edmund Abraham Isaac John Alfred Moses Henry Edmund Thomas Aldiman Henry Briggs Peyton Bailey W.J.W. Bailey George Bailey William Butler Mills Butler Ansom Bowman John Bowser Henry Barber Allen Crocker Silas Charity Beverly Clayton Ben Crew Joseph Davis Henry Gwaltney Isaac Green Gilbert Green Peter Gwaltney Robb Hill Jr. Edica Holloway Robb Hill James Holloway Robb Holloway
Both images: Courtesy of the Library of Virginia
Erected by Isle of Wight County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1861.
Location.
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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: Powder Magazine (a few steps from this marker); Fort Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic James and its Tributaries (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Entrance & Defense (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); South Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Shot Furnace & Shell House (within shouting distance of this marker); North Bastion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithfield.
Also see . . . Fort Huger. Isle of Wight County Museum (Submitted on April 6, 2024.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 5, 2024
2. African Americans at Fort Huger Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2024, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 15 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.
