City Point

City Point was a town in , , United States, that was annexed by the independent city of in 1923. It served as headquarters of the Union Army during the siege of Petersburg during the American Civil War.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Building
  • Also known as: “City Point House”
  • Address: VA

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: City Point National Cemetery and West End Christian School.

Cemetery
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a United States National Cemetery in the community of within the city of . Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 6.7 acres, and as of the end of 2005, had 6,909 interments. is situated 1½ miles southwest of City Point.

School
is a private Christian school in . The school mascot is a crusader and school colors are blue, white, and black. is situated 2 miles southwest of City Point.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bermuda Hundred and Jordan Point.

Hamlet
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was the first administrative division in the English colony of Virginia. It was founded by Sir Thomas Dale in 1613, six years after Jamestown. is situated 2 miles north of City Point.

Hamlet
Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a small unincorporated community on the south bank of the James River in the northern portion of , Virginia, United States. is situated 3 miles east of City Point.

City Point

Latitude
37.31487° or 37° 18′ 54″ north
Longitude
-77.27442° or 77° 16′ 28″ west
Elevation
46 feet (14 metres)
Open location code
87948P7G+W6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 367991816
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Geo­Names ID
4752891
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Old City Point Waterfront Park and Highland Park.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Naldara and Grant’s Cabin.

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