Petersburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Colquitt’s Salient
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 30, 2010
1. Colquitt’s Salient Marker
On March 25 1865 from this salient General John B. Gordon led a body of picked men to surprise and capture Fort Steadman
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1865.
Location. 37° 13.876′ N, 77° 22.388′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Virginia. It can be reached from Siege Road 1.6 miles south of East Washington Street (Virginia Route 36). This marker is in Petersburg National Battlefield Park near the Eastern Front Driving Tour Stop #5 - Fort Stedman. It is located on the Colquitt's Salient Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central 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, one of the original
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lee's Last Offensive (within shouting distance of this marker); Charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery (about 400 feet away); Gracie’s Salient (about 400 feet away); First Maine Heavy Artillery Monument (about 600 feet away); Fort Stedman (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Stedman (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Final Effort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Siege of Petersburg—Lee Strikes Back (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. Colquitt's Salient (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Wasted Valor (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Hare House Site (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Petersburg National Battlefield. (Submitted on October 31, 2010.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 30, 2010
2. Colquitt’s Salient
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 30, 2010
3. Gracie’s & Colquitt's Salients
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,628 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
