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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1862-1865) - A [[U.S. Civil War]] post established in 1862 by Confederate forces in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Named for Confederate Colonel [[W.H. Stevens]] who was in charge of Richmond's defenses. Abandoned in 1865. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1862-1865) - A [[U.S. Civil War]] post established in 1862 by Confederate forces in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Named for Confederate Colonel [[W.H. Stevens]] who was in charge of Richmond's defenses. Abandoned in 1865. | ||
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Attacked 14 May 1864 by Union forces. | Attacked 14 May 1864 by Union forces. | ||
Revision as of 16:40, 4 April 2012
Fort Stevens (4) (1862-1865) - A U.S. Civil War post established in 1862 by Confederate forces in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Named for Confederate Colonel W.H. Stevens who was in charge of Richmond's defenses. Abandoned in 1865.
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Fort Stevens (4) History
Attacked 14 May 1864 by Union forces.
Current Status
Part of Fort Stevens Historical Park, Chesterfield County, Virginia
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Location: Fort Stevens Historical Park located at the corner of Pams and Norcliff Avenues, Chesterfield County, Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 37.403412 Long: -77.42957 |
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 824
Links:
Visited: 29 Mar 2012
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