Fort Keene

Fort Keene (1864-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Fort established in 1864 near Petersburg, Dindwiddie County, Virginia. Named Fort Keene after Captain Weston H. Keene, 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry, who was killed in action on 30 Sep 1864 at the Battle of Peebles Farm, Virginia. Abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war. History of Fort Keene Established in 1864 as a Union earthworks fort along the Union seige line south of Petersburg, Virginia. Situated between Fort Tracy and Fort Wadsworth and connected to them by entrenchments. Guarded the Vaughan Road leading into Petersburg. Reported to be nearly completed on 8 Oct 1864. Fort Keene was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war. Current Status Unknown. {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Petersburg, Dindwiddie County, Virginia. Map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 37.16887 Long: -77.42738 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: yyyyy' See Also: Fort Tracy Fort Wadsworth Civil War Defenses of Richmond and Petersburg Sources: Links: North American Forts - Fort Keene NPS Park Map Find A Grave - Captain Weston H. Keene NPS - Chronology of Federal Fortifications Visited: No