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Revision as of 10:36, 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 on 3 Jun 1864. 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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