Chatham in Pittsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Bilhartz Hall Munitions Plant
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, May 8, 2026
1. Bilhartz Hall Munitions Plant Marker
plant stood on this site
1862 - 1864
Over 600 rifle components were forged
here for the Confederate army
Erected 2002 by Mitch Borley and Scouting BSA Troop 68.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 36° 49.65′ N, 79° 23.848′ W. Marker is in Chatham, Virginia, in Pittsylvania County. It can be reached from Main Street (Business U.S. 29) north of Center Street, on the right when traveling north. The Marker is located behind the Pittsylvania Masonic Lodge # 24. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 Main Street, Chatham VA 24531, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Virginia, specifically in the Piedmont, and in Southside Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bilhartz, Hall & Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Emmanuel Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsylvania County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pittsylvania County Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away); Pittsylvania County Court House (about 400 feet away); The County Seats of Pittsylvania (about 500 feet away); Pittsylvania County World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); Pittsylvania Court House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatham.
Also see . . . Marker Dedication.
Hargrave Military Academy junior Mitch Borley dedicated a momunent last Thursday to the Bilhartz, Hall & Company Gun Works Factory in completion of his Eagle Scout project.(Submitted on May 12, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia.)
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, May 8, 2026
2. Bilhartz Hall Munitions Plant Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, May 8, 2026
3. Bilhartz Hall Munitions Plant Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, May 8, 2026
4. Bilhartz Hall Munitions Plant Marker
The Marker is in the rear parking lot behind the Masonic Lodge.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
