Near Henrico in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Confederate Trenches
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 21, 2010
1. Confederate Trenches Marker
After several unsuccessful attempts, Union troops captured Fort Harrison and the surrounding works in September 1864. This area remained under Federal occupation until Confederate forces abandoned Richmond in April 1865.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1865.
Location. 37° 25.54′ N, 77° 22.38′ W. Marker is near Henrico, Virginia, in Henrico County. It can be reached from Battlefield Park Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the walking trail in the Fort Harrison Unit of Richmond National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Central Virginia, and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. 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, 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: Bombproof and Casemate (within shouting distance of this marker); Bombproof (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fort Parapet (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Entrenchements (within shouting distance of this marker); The Killing Fields (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant Under Fire
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Braving the Fire (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Battlefield Tour - Ft Gilmer to Ft Brady. Richmond National Battlefield Park website. (Submitted on August 22, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 21, 2010
2. Confederate Trenches Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 21, 2010
3. Confederate Trenches
Many of the Confederate trenches in this sector were filled in by the Federals after capture. Many that remain visible were incorporated by the Federals into the web of defenses in the sector.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,161 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
