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Revision as of 10:28, 7 April 2012
Fort Wead (1864-1865) - A U.S. Civil War post established in 1864 by Union forces in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Named for Colonel Frederick Wead, 98th New York Infantry, who was killed at Cold Harbor. Abandoned in 1865.
Fort Wead History
Fort Wead was constructed in June of 1864 as a backup to the main line of Union fortifications. The fort had emplacements for six cannons within a small earthworks.
Current Status
A small park in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Markers and earthworks only.
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Location: At the intersection of Greyledge Blvd. and Greyledge Ct. in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 37.33531 Long: -77.36019 |
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Links:
- North American Forts - Fort Wead
- hesterfield Historical Society - Fort Wead
- Historical Marker Database - Fort Wead
Visited: 6 Apr 2012
Fort Wead Picture Gallery
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Click on the picture to see a larger version. Contribute additional pictures - the more the better! |