Henrico in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Bombproof
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 10, 2010
1. Bombproof Marker
This photograph was made in late fall 1864 within feet of where you now stand. Note the casual posture of these Union soldiers, despite the fact that Confederates were less than 700 yards away. As active operations gave way to winter routine, soldiers in Fort Burnham built bombproofs like this as shelters from enemy fire. This one has long since caved in. Notice the open limber chest in the foreground-artillery rounds lie piled nearby, ready in an instant to begin shelling the distant Confederates.
The soldiers seen here knew that a strong Confederate line, bristling with land mines and obstructions, lay in their path. Bitter cold and impassable roads meant that the final operations against Richmond would wait until the following spring.
Erected 2010 by Richmond National Battlefield Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 37° 25.564′ N, 77° 22.389′ W. Marker is in Henrico, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker can be reached from Battlefield Park Road, 0.2 miles south of Picnic Road. 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. The Fort Parapet (here, next to this marker); Bombproof and Casemate
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Also see . . .
1. Richmond National Battlefield Park. National Park Service website entry:
(Submitted on July 12, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Old Marker at this Location. This marker replaced an older one at this location titled "Bombproof and Casemate" (Submitted on July 12, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Shawn Oliver, July 1, 2015
2. New Bombproof Marker
This is the exact same marker as described above but is mounted on a different stand.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 10, 2010
3. Fort Harrison Trail
1864
4. Federal soldiers in front of bomb-proof.
Library of Congress [LC-B811-2566]
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 12, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on July 2, 2015, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
