Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Outer Fortifications
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 18, 2011
1. Outer Fortifications Marker
Inscription.
Outer Fortifications. . The Exterior Line of Richmond's Civil War defenses crossed Brook Road near here. Occasional Union cavalry raids threatened from the north, making this portion of the city's elaborate earthen defenses especially significant. Union troops briefly captured this line on three occasion; during Stoneman's Raid in May 1863; during the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid in March 1864; and during Sheridan's Raid in May 1864. In each case, Confederate authorities elected not to defend this ground, and the Union horsemen eventually swerved away from the city.
The Exterior Line of Richmond's Civil War defenses crossed Brook Road near here. Occasional Union cavalry raids threatened from the north, making this portion of the city's elaborate earthen defenses especially significant. Union troops briefly captured this line on three occasion; during Stoneman's Raid in May 1863; during the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid in March 1864; and during Sheridan's Raid in May 1864. In each case, Confederate authorities elected not to defend this ground, and the Union horsemen eventually swerved away from the city.
Erected 2010 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-6.)
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 (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1864.
Location. 37° 36.679′ N, 77° 27.415′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on Brook Road (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of Brook Run Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23227, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richmond Defences (here, next to this marker); Campaign of 1781 (here, next to this marker); Brook Road
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 18, 2011
2. Outer Fortifications Marker
Photographed By Bernard Fisher
3. Nearby Brook Hill Fortifications
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,187 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
