Fort Gilmer (2)

Fort Gilmer (2) (1864-1865) - A U.S. Civil War earthworks fort established in 1864 by Confederate forces in Henrico County, Virginia. Named for Major General Jeremy F. Gilmer, Confederate Chief Engineer. Abandoned in 1865.

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Fort Gilmer Marker

Fort Gilmer (2) History

The fort was abandoned on 3 Apr 1865.

Current Status

Part of Richmond National Battlefield Park, Henrico County, Virginia

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Location: Richmond National Battlefield, Henrico County, Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 37.4469482 Long: -77.3798203 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

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 809

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Gilmer (2)
• NPS - Richmond Battlefield Tour

Visited: 29 Mar 2012

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