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Historic Sites Fort Wead Civil War Site

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    1107 Greyledge Blvd.
    Chester, VA 23831
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    804-796-7121
    804-751-4664 (George Fickett)
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    Chester
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    Chesterfield
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Fort Wead was constructed in June 1864 at the rear of the Union lines in an effort to keep Confederate forces from advancing in the event the lines were captured. It was never used for this purpose. Open sunrise to sunset.

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Central Virginia

Last Updated: 06/25/2009

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