A Permanent Post - Richmond VA
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Don.Morfe
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By 1863 the Drewry’s Bluff post expanded into a military city. Hundreds of Confederate soldiers, sailors, and Marines camped on these grounds.
Waymark Code: WM19JJD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2024
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A Permanent Post-Richmond National Battlefield Park-- By 1863 the Drewry’s Bluff post expanded into a military city. Hundreds of Confederate soldiers, sailors, and Marines camped on these grounds. The Confederate States Naval Academy held classes in buildings and aboard the side-wheeled steamer CSS Patrick Henry, anchored in the James River. A wide variety of supporting structures were built that included barracks, a chapel, a post office, a hotel, and even a Masonic lodge. Steamships brought civilians down from Richmond nearly every day to picnic, socialize, and watch the sailors and Marines drill.
“This encampment resembles a pioneer village…one sees small log-houses with doors, windows, and fireplaces….”
Charles Girard, French envoy.
LOCATION: Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker can be reached from Fort Darling Road half a mile north of Bellwood Road. This marker is located in the Drewry’s Bluff (Fort Darling) unit of Richmond National Battlefield Park.
Postal address: 7600 Fort Darling Road, Richmond VA 23237.
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: National Park Service
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate
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Related Website: [Web Link]
Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes
Date Installed or Dedicated: Not listed
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