National Battlefield Park · Virginia, United States
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Richmond National Battlefield Park is a national battlefield park in Virginia, United States, covering 8,144 acres (3,296 ha), established in 1936.
National Battlefield Park · Virginia, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia, United States |
| Area | 8,144 acres (3,296 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 37.4292° N, 77.3736° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Richmond National Battlefield Park
The Richmond National Battlefield Park commemorates 13 American Civil War sites around Richmond, Virginia, which served as the capital of the Confederate States of America for most of the war. The park connects certain features within the city with defensive fortifications and battle sites around it.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 6.0 miles away
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) · Norfolk, United States · 74.4 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 100.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Breaks Interstate Park
Caledon State Park
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Richmond National Battlefield Park?
Richmond National Battlefield Park is in Virginia, United States (37.4292° N, 77.3736° W).
When was Richmond National Battlefield Park established?
Richmond National Battlefield Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Richmond National Battlefield Park?
Richmond National Battlefield Park covers 8,144 acres (3,296 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_National_Battlefield_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/rich/ — Official park page.