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 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 32-pounder cannons within a small earthworks. Inside the earthworks was a bombproof magazine dug into the ground and protected by a log and earth cover. All of the guns faced west, two in the corners and four along the parapet. The fort was never directly attacked.

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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