Fort Wead

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 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

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Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Wead
• hesterfield Historical Society - Fort Wead
• Historical Marker Database - Fort Wead

Visited: 6 Apr 2012

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