Fort Pickett
Fort Pickett, formerly Fort Barfoot, is a Virginia Army National Guard installation, located near the town of Blackstone, Virginia. Home of the Army National Guard Maneuver Training Center, Fort Pickett was originally named for the United States Army officer and Confederate General George Pickett.- Type: Military installation
- Description: Virginia Army National Guard installation near Blackstone, Virginia, United States
- Also known as: “Fort Barfoot”
- Historically known as: “Camp Pickett”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Blackstone and Irby.
Irby
Hamlet
Irby is an unincorporated community in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States. Irby is situated 5 miles west of Fort Pickett.
Wellville
Hamlet
Wellville is a rural unincorporated community in Nottoway County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. Wellville is situated 6 miles north of Fort Pickett.
Fort Pickett
Latitude
37.0497° or 37° 2′ 59″ north
Longitude
-77.94626° or 77° 56′ 47″ west
Elevation
361 feet (110 metres)
Open location code
879423X3+VF
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Fort Pickett” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “皮克特營”
- German: “Fort Pickett”
- Vietnamese: “Pháo đài Barfoot”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Darvills and Murdocks.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Fort Pickett Fire Department and Southside Community College - Pickett Park.
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