Chester in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Howlett Line
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 27, 2013
1. Howlett Line Marker
These earthworks are part of the Confederate defensive position known as the Howlett Line. It was a string of interconnected redoubts and entrenchments that stretched for eight miles. The line took its name from the Howlett House located at its northern end near Battery Dantzler. Forts housing large-caliber guns anchored the line on the James River to the north and the Appomattox River to the south. The Howlett Line played a critical role in defending the southeastern approaches to Richmond and northeastern approaches to Petersburg.
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When Parkers Battery took up its position here on June 17, 1864, the earthen fortifications had become a critical part of Richmonds defenses.
Confederate 7 inch double banded Brooke Rifle inside Battery Dantzler, 1865. The forts well-preserved earthworks are part of Chesterfield Countys park system.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1862.
Location. 37° 20.964′ N, 77° 23.664′ W. Marker is in Chester, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. It can be reached from Ware Bottom Spring Road 0.1 miles east of Old Stage Road, on the right
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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: A different marker also named Howlett Line (here, next to this marker); The Boy Company (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Boy Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Parkers Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Parkers Battery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Parker's Battery (about 400 feet away); Remembrance (about 400 feet away); Battery Dantzler (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.
Other markers no longer nearby. Richmond Battlefields (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Parker's Battery (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Remembrance (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker At This Location
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 27, 2013
2. Howlett Line Map
Also see . . . Richmond National Battlefield Park. (Submitted on June 27, 2013.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 27, 2013
3. Howlett Line Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,498 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
