100-Pounder Battery overview
100-Pounder Battery
1. Historical Significance: The 100-Pounder Battery played a significant role during the Civil War, and visitors will be able to learn about the history and significance of the site.
2. Educational Experience: The 100-Pounder Battery is an excellent educational opportunity that will teach visitors about the technical aspects of artillery and how it was used during the Civil War.
3. Great Views: The site offers stunning views of the James River and the surrounding area.
4. Inexpensive: Admission to the 100-Pounder Battery is free, making it an affordable destination for families and individuals.
Unique things to see at the 100-Pounder Battery include the well-preserved earthworks, the 100-Pounder guns themselves, and the picturesque view of the James River. Visitors can also explore the interpretive trail, which provides information about the history of the site and its significance during the Civil War. Overall, the 100-Pounder Battery is a must-see destination for anyone interested in history, artillery, or the Civil War.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
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5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
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Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save 100-Pounder Battery as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About 100-Pounder Battery
What is 100-Pounder Battery?
A point of interest in Virginia tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
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