Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Richmond Defences

The Outer Line

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 20, 2003

1. Richmond Defences Marker

Inscription. Here the outer line of the Confederate defences of Richmond crossed Brook Road. This line, here distant five miles from the capitol, was built in 1862-64 and extended in a half-circle from the James River near the present University of Richmond to Chaffin’s Bluff on the same river, below the city.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 33.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Freeman Markers (Richmond Battlefields) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 37° 36.675′ N, 77° 27.416′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on Brook Road (U.S. 1) 0.4 miles north of Interstate 95, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23227, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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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: Campaign of 1781 (here, next to this marker); Brook Road (here, next to this marker); Outer Fortifications (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Stuart's Ride (about 400 feet away); Confederate Fortifications (about 500 feet away); The Fort Under Attack (about 500 feet away); Gabriel’s Insurrection (about 500 feet away); Gabriel's Rebellion (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Stuart's Ride (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 20, 2003

2. Richmond Defences Marker

Brook Hill Fortifications image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 1, 2009

3. Brook Hill Fortifications

Five hundred feet to the west of the Freeman marker, in the Brook Run shopping center, are the remnants of the northernmost outer fortifications of Richmond.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 1, 2009

4. Brook Hill Fortifications

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 1, 2009

5. Brook Hill Fortifications

Brook Run (Upham Brook) at Brook Road Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 1, 2009

6. Brook Run (Upham Brook) at Brook Road Bridge

This stream, which gives the area its name, was a natural defensive barrier 500 yards north of the fort.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,797 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on October 22, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 6, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.