Beautiful day for a motorcycle ride, and took one to City Point, which is a few miles from Richmond down on I-95 (and a short ride on 10). Was the big depot for the Union Army during the Civil War to supply the army which was trying to take Richmond and Petersburg. Many of the buildings there are old and they are original. For instance this was part of a plantation owned by Dr Eppes, and was known as Appomattox Manor. It is possible to tour the house and the outbuildings which also offers a fine view of the Appomattox River. There is no admission charge to see the buildings.
Some of the buildings though have new uses, and many of them are now private property. You can't go in this building, but it was a Tavern back during the Civil War. Many of the old churches are still used as churches today, and there are a lot of historic markers to tell you what the places were and how they were used. Some (it has been some years) are no longer there. Coming into town there was a Union Fort, one of the few remaining in what was an extensive line of defenses there. It is a fun place to park and just walk around to see what you will come across from the period.
This cabin is the Headquarters of Union commanding General U.S. Grant. Some of the wood over time has been replaced, but it is pretty much what he lived in while he was there. There were once many cabins just like this one, but of course this one was worth keeping and sits once again on the original site.
I have been here a few times, and it is still one of my favorite places to visit. Hopewell (which is what this area is part of) is a very interesting town to visit, and there are a lot of things to see there. Thanks for visiting my page, I hope you enjoyed it.
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