Redoubt No. 2

Redoubt No. 2, also known as Fort No Name, is a historic archaeological site located near Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia. The site was the central of the three, perhaps four, Federal defensive fortifications ordered constructed in early (February) 1863 during the American Civil War to protect the approaches to the Union supply depot at Aquia Creek Landing, Stafford, Virginia. Redoubt No.2 is an earthen field fortification that is nearly 95 feet square.[3]

Redoubt #2
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Virginia Landmarks Register
Overview from north
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Nearest city	Stafford, Virginia
Coordinates	38°23′35.9″N 77°21′20.9″W
Area	4.6 acres (1.9 ha)
Built	1863 (1863)
Built by	Lt. C.F. Cross
NRHP reference No.	06000051[1]
VLR No.	089-057
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	February 14, 2006
Designated VLR	December 7, 2005[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
3. Thomas and Elaine Mountz (2012) [2009]. "REDOUBT No. 2 / Fort No Name, WORKS AT AQUIA CREEK, VA.: Federal Defenses of Aquia Creek Landing, Stafford County, Virginia" (PDF). historyarchives.org. and http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/Counties/Stafford/Clearview_photo.htm Accompanying photo]