Fort Meikie

Fort Meikie (1864-1865) - A U.S. Civil War Fort established in 1864 near Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia. Named Fort Meikle after Lt. Colonel George Meikle, 20th Indiana Infantry. Abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

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  Fort Meikle Interior Stereo Photo (both sides shown)

History of Fort Meikle

Established in 1864 as a Union U.S. Civil War earthworks fort supporting the seige of Petersburg, Virginia. Located between Fort Morton and Fort Rice and connected to them by trench lines..

Abandoned in 1865 at the end of the U.S. Civil War.

Current Status

No remains of this fort.

Context

Location: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia. Map point is approximate.
Lat: 37.208° Long: -77.369° Bing, Google, OldMapsOnline, USGS, OHM

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See Also:

• Fort Morton
• Fort Rice
• Civil War Defenses of Richmond and Petersburg

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Meikle

Related:
Fort Morton, Fort Rice,