Richmond National Battlefield Park, Chickahominy Bluff Unit - Richmond, VA
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N 37° 35.008 W 077° 23.480
18S E 288849 N 4162289
Chickahominy Bluffs is the location of Confederate earthworks that defended Richmond during the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WM7V3F
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2009
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Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Gen. Robert E. Lee, and other high ranking officers were stationed near Chickahominy Bluffs as the Seven Days Battles (1862) began to the east. Lee had just been appointed commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. His predecessor, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, was wounded in the previous battle at Seven Pines and the temporary commander, Gen. G.W. Smith, failed to act decisively.
Lee used the time between the Battle of Seven Pines and the Seven Days Battles to plan an offensive attack that would eventually drive the Union army out of central Virginia and away from Richmond.
The site offers ample parking, historical markers, earthworks, and a platform overlooking the river valley below, though trees now obscure a long distance view.
State/States the Park is located...: Virginia
Park Designation: Battlefield/Military Park
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 8:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2009 To: 12/31/2009
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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