Fort Keene

 (1864-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Fort established in 1864 near Petersburg, Dinwiddie 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
Fort Keene was 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. The fort guarded the Vaughan Road leading into Petersburg. Reported to be nearly completed on 8 Oct 1864.

Current Status
Unknown.

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