Near Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Hood
Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 13, 2007
1. Fort Hood Marker
In November 1862, Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. John Bell Hood constructed this fort a half mile northeast on the Rappahannock River in an effort to prevent Union gunboats from ascending the river toward Fredericksburg. Four rifled guns of Capt. H.M. Ross’s Georgia Battery briefly occupied the work, but were withdrawn when the Union army crossed the river upstream from here on 11 December. Two days later, during the Battle of Fredericksburg, Union troops of the Iron Brigade captured the fort after a brief skirmish with the 13th Virginia Cavalry, which guarded this portion of the Confederate line.Erected 1993 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-84.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1862.
Location. 38° 15.167′ N, 77° 25.577′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker is at the intersection of Benchmark Road (
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gallant Pelham (here, next to this marker); Stuart and Pelham (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Fredericksburg (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Gallant Pelham (a few steps from this marker); Fredericksburg Campaign (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dead Horse Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Fredericksburg Campaign (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jackson Holds Prospect Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 13, 2007
2. Markers along Route 2 (Tidewater Trail)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,752 times since then and 134 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
