Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Outer Defenses
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 8, 2009
1. Outer Defenses Marker
Inscription.
Outer Defenses. . By 1864, a complex series of fortifications north of Richmond and the James River protected the capital of the Confederacy. The outer line of western defenses crossed the road (then called the Deep Run Turnpike) here. The intermediate defensive line stood about three miles southeast and the inner line a mile farther, well within the present-day limits of Richmond. On 1 March 1864, Union Col. Ulric Dahlgren briefly penetrated the outer line to the southwest on Three Chopt Road during his abortive cavalry raid on the city. Dahlgren's force was repulsed at the intermediate line.
By 1864, a complex series of fortifications north of Richmond and the James River protected the capital of the Confederacy. The outer line of western defenses crossed the road (then called the Deep Run Turnpike) here. The intermediate defensive line stood about three miles southeast and the inner line a mile farther, well within the present-day limits of Richmond. On 1 March 1864, Union Col. Ulric Dahlgren briefly penetrated the outer line to the southwest on Three Chopt Road during his abortive cavalry raid on the city. Dahlgren's force was repulsed at the intermediate line.
Erected 1999 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-17.)
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 date for this entry is March 1, 1864.
Location. 37° 36.151′ N, 77° 30.891′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on West Broad Street (U.S. 250) 0.1 miles north of Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Westwood Club (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bethlehem Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,197 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
