Battery Dantzler Park
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Virginia /
Chester /
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World / United States / Virginia
park, place with historical importance
Site of Battery Danzler. Built in May 1864 and first named Fort Howlett, the battery was renamed after Colonel Olin M. Dantzler who was killed June 2, 1864 in an attempt to capture Fort Dutton. Leading the 22nd South Carolina Infantry Regiment the attack failed. This Confederate battery was constructed to stop Union naval forces from advancing up the James River.
As of January 1865 it was armed with two 10" columbiads, one 7" Brooke rifle and one 10" mortar. It was manned by the Johnston Artillery under Captain B.J. Epes. The battery was abandoned April 2, 1865.
As of January 1865 it was armed with two 10" columbiads, one 7" Brooke rifle and one 10" mortar. It was manned by the Johnston Artillery under Captain B.J. Epes. The battery was abandoned April 2, 1865.
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Coordinates: 37°21'31"N 77°23'31"W
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