Richmond Defences ~ Crossing Of The Outer Line
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A road side marker across from the Richmond airport, containing details of the Civil War defense of Richmond, VA
Waymark Code: WM7FW2
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2009
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" Richmond Defenses ~ Crossing Of The Outer Line
At this point the outer line of the Confederate Defenses of Richmond crossed the Williamsburg Road. Begun after the Battle of Seven Pines and subsequently much strengthened. The eastern face of this line was a continuous earthwork from the James to the Chickahominy River." sign.
Group that erected the marker: unknown
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
5645 Williamsburg Road
Richmond, VA USA
23150
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