Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The View That Named The City
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009
1. The View That Named The City Marker
The curve of the James River and steep slope on this side of are very much like the features of the River Thames in England, at a royal village west of London called Richmond upon Thames.
William Byrd II, an important planter, merchant, politician and writer, was asked by the House of Burgesses to plan a town at the Falls of the James in the early 1730’s.
As he traveled several times to Richmond upon Thames, it is believed that the view led him to name this new town “Richmond.”
Dedicated on March 18, 2006 by
Cllr. Robin Jowit, Mayor - Richmond upon Thames
L. Douglas Wilder, Mayor – Richmond, Virginia
Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Erected 2006 by Richmond Sister Cities Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1909.
Location. 37° 31.598′ N, 77° 25.057′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Libby Terrace and North 29th Street, on the right when traveling east on Libby Terrace. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1A Libby Terrace, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009
2. View of the James River from Libby Hill
Photo of the marker and the view. Note that QR code has not yet been added to the marker as of February 2009.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
3. The View That Named The City Marker
QR code added
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,832 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
