Fort Darling, Confederate fort in Chesterfield County, Virginia, US
The fortification stands 90 feet above the James River, featuring earthworks, artillery positions, and three large seacoast guns mounted on strategic points.
Built in 1862, Fort Darling successfully defended Richmond from Union naval attacks, particularly during the critical Battle of Drewry's Bluff on May 15, 1862.
The fort served as a training facility for the Confederate Naval Academy and Marine Corps under Captain Sydney Smith Lee's command between 1862 and 1864.
The site now forms part of Richmond National Battlefield Park, with marked trails leading visitors through the preserved earthworks and gun emplacements.
President Abraham Lincoln passed by the fort on April 4, 1865, after river obstacles were cleared, during his journey to visit the recently captured Richmond.
GPS coordinates: 37.42111,-77.42639
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:11
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