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Fort Pocahontas
Archaeological site in Virginia, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fort Pocahontas was an earthen fort on the north bank of the James River at Wilson's Wharf, in Charles City County, Virginia which served as a Union supply depot during the American Civil War. The fort was constructed by African-American soldiers of the United States Colored Troops under the command of Brig. Gen. Edward Augustus Wild.
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Fort Pocahontas | |
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Nearest city | Charles City, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 37°18′16″N 76°59′48″W |
Area | 60 acres (24 ha) |
Built | 1864 |
Architect | United States Colored Troops, U.S. Army |
NRHP reference No. | 99000848[1] |
VLR No. | 018-5001 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | July 27, 1999 |
Designated VLR | March 17, 1999[2] |
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