Richmond Forts 1861-62

[OldReliable1862]

While looking at a c. 1862 map of Richmond, I noticed a series of forts set in a rough ring shape around the city. After doing some quick reading (particularly the game rules for Civil War Brigade Series: Seven Pines), the citizenry of Richmond erected these forts early in the war. Other than this, the information on them is quite scant. This isn't surprising, as they saw very little use during the war, but I've been left with a number of questions.
1) What are some good sources of information of the fortifications?
2) Are there any surviving photos or drawings of them?
3) Could they support heavy ordnance/ infantry?

 

[Jimklag]

While looking at a c. 1862 map of Richmond, I noticed a series of forts set in a rough ring shape around the city. After doing some quick reading (particularly the game rules for Civil War Brigade Series: Seven Pines), the citizenry of Richmond erected these forts early in the war. Other than this, the information on them is quite scant. This isn't surprising, as they saw very little use during the war, but I've been left with a number of questions?
1) What are some good sources of information of the fortifications?
2) Are there any surviving photos or drawings of them?
3) Could they support heavy ordnance/ infantry?

@OldReliable1862 I found this website for Virginia forts.

http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/varich.html

 

[W. Richardson]

@OldReliable1862 I found this website for Virginia forts.

http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/varich.html

Outstanding site, thank you Jimklag


Respectfully,
William

 

[mofederal]

http://fortwiki.com/Category:Civil_War_Defenses_of_Richmond_and_Petersburg

Fort Harrison is an NPS site. Some pretty good earthworks left. Above is a link to the forts in Richmond/Petersburg area. You can click on the forts to find more information. They are still working on the site I guess, but some have more information on them.