This is a fairly interesting site! Apparently, Parker's Battery was constructed in mid 1864 under the command of General P.G.T Beauregard following the Battle of Ware Bottom Church. Manned by the Parker's Boy Company, (a regiment of raw-recruits between ages 14-25) the battery was part of the Confederate Howlett Line - designed to keep General Butler's army of the James from supplying Grant's army at Petersburg.
I give the site four stars because there isn't much to see. (other than earthworks, a small monument, and some historical markers) Nonetheless, the National Park Service keeps the site in good condition and maintains the 1/4- mile walking trail. The other reason why I give it only 4 stars is due to local ghost superstitions. Although I did Not encounter a ghost when I visited Parker's Battery, I did hear a couple of Phantom rifle shots in the distance. Since Parker's Battery is one of 13 sites in the National Park Service owned Richmond National Battlefield Park, I do expect that the Park Service looks into the issue of ghostly gunshots at this site.
Below are a few pictures that I took during my visit to Parker's Battery on January 24th, 2015... read more