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Historic Sites Historic Fort Huger

Reproduction Civil War cannon on a hill under a grove of trees, pointed out towards the James River.
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    15080 Talcott Terrace
    Isle of Wight, VA 23397
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    757-357-2291
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Historic Fort Huger, the "Gateway to the Confederate Capital," is located in the northern reaches of Isle of Wight County off route 10 and 8 miles from downtown Smithfield.

View the James River Reserve Fleet on the James River, take the self-guided walking tour through the new trails and see the cannon mounted along the edges of the fort. Fort Huger is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located 8 miles from downtown Smithfield. See this site for directions:

http://www.historicisleofwight.com/fort-huger.html

 

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Last Updated: 06/17/2019

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