Fort Pocahontas

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.

Fort Pocahontas
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Virginia Landmarks Register
Nearest cityCharles City, Virginia
Coordinates37°18′16″N 76°59′48″W
Area60 acres (24 ha)
Built1864
ArchitectUnited States Colored Troops, U.S. Army
NRHP reference No.99000848
VLR No.018-5001
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 27, 1999
Designated VLRMarch 17, 1999
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