Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Richmond Defences

Crossing of the Intermediate Line

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2003

1. Richmond Defences Marker

Inscription. Near this spot the Eastern face of the Intermediate Line of the Richmond Defences crossed the Williamsburg Road. About one-fourth mile Eastward was the Junction of Williamsburg and Charles City Roads, two of the main lines of the Federal advance on the Confederate capital.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 43.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Freeman Markers (Richmond Battlefields) series list.

Location. 37° 31.093′ N, 77° 22.964′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) and Eanes Lane, on the left when traveling east on Williamsburg Road. Located 0.6 miles east of the Richmond National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles City Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Williamsburg Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); A National Cemetery System (approx. 0.6 miles away); Richmond National Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Medal of Honor Memorial Tree

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Richmond Defences (approx. 0.7 miles away); Darbytown Road (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2003

2. Richmond Defences Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 964 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.