Fort Huger, Smithfield

Name: Fort Huger
Address: 15080 Talcott Pl, Smithfield, 23430-5560, United States
Telephone: +1 757-357-2291

#5 among attractions in Smithfield

Historical place, Park, Relax in park

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Fort Huger is a historic archaeological site located near Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The site is the location of an abandoned American Civil War fort on the south side of the James River across from Fort Eustis/Mulberry Point. It was named for Major General Benjamin Huger, commander of the Confederate States Army's Department of Norfolk at the time it was built. Fort Huger was an integral part of the Confederate Army's James River defenses in late summer 1861 through spring 1862. ()

Built: 1861 (163 years ago)Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°6'35"N, 76°39'34"W

Address

15080 Talcott PlSmithfield 23430-5560 United States

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+1 757-357-2291

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Day trips

Fort Huger – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: U.S. Army Transportation Museum, Bacon's Castle, Fort Boykin, Hog Island Wildlife Management Area.

6 miNE
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
U.S. Army Transportation Museum, Newport News
153 min walk • The U.S. Army Transportation Museum, a hidden gem in the city of Newport News, Virginia, is a treasure trove for military and transportation enthusiasts alike. Dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the U.S.
3.5 miW
Historical place, Architecture, History museum
Bacon's Castle, Surry
89 min walk • Bacon's Castle, also variously known as "Allen's Brick House" or the "Arthur Allen House" is located in Surry County, Virginia, United States, and is the oldest documented brick dwelling in what is now the United States.
5.6 miSE
Forts and castles, Historical place, Park
Fort Boykin, Smithfield
143 min walk • Fort Boykin is a historic site in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, located along the James River. The history of the site is believed to date back to 1623 when colonists were ordered to build a fort to protect them from attacking Native Americans or Spanish marauders.
4.2 miN
National park
Hog Island Wildlife Management Area
108 min walk • Hog Island Wildlife Management Area is a 3,908-acre Wildlife Management Area along the lower James River in Virginia. It comprises three separate tracts of land: The Hog Island and Carlisle tracts in Surry County, and the Stewart Tract in Isle of Wight County.
5.2 miE
Park
Denbigh Park Boat Ramp, Newport News
133 min walk • The Denbigh Park Boat Ramp is a park located in the Denbigh area of Newport News, Virginia, USA. It is maintained by the Newport News Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. It is located on 13.3 acres at the southern end of Denbigh Boulevard.
2.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort Crafford, Newport News
67 min walk • Fort Crafford is a historic archaeological site located at Fort Eustis, Newport News, Virginia. It is a pentagonal-shaped earthwork located on Mulberry Island and built by Confederate forces in 1862.