Fort Harrison (4)

Fort Harrison (4) (1862-1865) - A U.S. Civil War post established in 1862 by Confederate forces in Henrico County, Virginia. Captured by Union forces 29 Sep 1864 and renamed Fort Burham after General Hiram Burnham who was killed in the Union assault on Fort Harrison. Abandoned in 1865.

Current Status

Part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park, Henrico County, Virginia. This site is the location for the Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center.

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Location: Richmond National Battlefield Park, Henrico County, Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 37.4268264 Long: -77.372978 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 809

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Harrison (4)

Visited: 29 Mar 2012

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