Defenses of Richmond
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bluesnote
N 37° 29.361 W 077° 20.553
18S E 292897 N 4151737
This state marker is located on the west side of Airport Rd.
Waymark Code: WMM214
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2014
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The plaque says, "Nearby stood one of the outer Confederate defensive lines that guarded Richmond during the Civil War (1861-1865). A series of earthworks and fortifications was built to protect the city make maximum use of earthworks, batteries, and fortifications. A permanent Confederate garrison defended Richmond, often manning the lines in times of emergency. The proximity of the Union army during the final year of the war forced the Confederates to occupy the city's defenses continuously."
Marker Number: PA 139
Marker Title: Defenses of Richmond
Marker Location: Airport Rd.
County or Independent City: Richmond
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources
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