Near Henrico in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Richmond Battlefields
Richmond National Battlefield Park 1862-1864
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 21, 2010
1. Richmond Battlefields Marker
Tour the Battlefield
Among today's suburbs remain traces of Richmond's outer defenses - forts, rifle-pits, the fields where thousands died. Visit sites close by, or use the tour route to follow the entire sequence of attacks and counterattacks.
The Battles
Each site had its own lethal personality - troops lost in swamps, orders misread, a last-minute bayonet charge. Both sides claimed some victories (with long lists of casualties). Richmond remained unconquered, but the Union Army was able to withdraw still healthy and numerous.
Fort Harrison Area
In late September of 1864 the Federals launched a surprise offensive against Richmond. Fort Harrison and nearby Confederate defenses stood in Grant's path.
From Fort Gilmer to Fort Brady on the James River, Confederate and Union earthworks almost overlap after the series of assaults and artillery duels.
Erected by Richmond National Battlefield Park - National Park Service - Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil
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Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 26.818′ N, 77° 22.808′ W. Marker was near Henrico, Virginia, in Henrico County. It was on Battlefield Park Road 0.3 miles north of Mill Road, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Fort Gilmer stop on the tour of the Richmond Battlefields. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Central Virginia, and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Fort Gilmer (here, next to this marker); Hopeless Attacks (here, next to this marker); Richmond Defences (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. James School (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. James Hall and Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Gilmer (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fort Harrison (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Successful Colonial Tobacco Crop (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henrico.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Black Troops Attack at Chaffins Farm (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location titled "Fort Gilmer".
Also see . . .
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 21, 2010
2. Map of the Fort Harrison Area
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 21, 2010
3. Richmond Battlefields Map
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 929 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
