Fort Wead Civil War Site - Virginia Is For Lovers

Address

1107 Greyledge Blvd.
Chester, VA 23831
Phone

804-796-7121

804-751-4664 (George Fickett)
City

Chester

Locality

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.

Region

Central Virginia

Last Updated: 06/25/2009

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