Brown’s Island Marker

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Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Brown’s Island

By Bernard Fisher, November 3, 2009

1. Brown’s Island Marker

Inscription. Brown’s Island was created when the Haxall Canal was extended west to the Tredegar Iron Works.

Encircled by the waterways that provided power and transportation to flour mills, foundries, and paper companies, Brown’s Island has been at the center of Richmond’s industrial activities for more than 200 years. Remains of Civil War-era bridges can be seen from its shores, and the CSX Railroad still runs along its southern edge.

Erected by Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk.

Location. 37° 32.046′ N, 77° 26.484′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South 7th Street and Tredegar Street. Click for map. This marker is on the Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk on Brown's Island. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Albemarle Paper (a few steps from this marker); Electricity for Streetcars (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Brown’s Island (a few steps from this marker); Manchester & Free Bridges (within shouting distance of this marker); R&P Railroad Piers (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Laboratory (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Canal Walk / Historic Canals (about 400 feet away); John Jasper (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Richmond.

Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk Photo, Click for full size

By Bernard Fisher, November 3, 2009

2. Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk

Also see . . .
1. Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk. Venture Richmond (Submitted on November 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
2. Brown’s Island. Upcoming events, island history, and directions. (Submitted on November 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
3. Civil War Visitor Center at Tredegar Iron Works. Richmond National Battlefield Park (Submitted on November 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
4. The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar. (Submitted on November 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)