Monroe Ward in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
“I must save the women of Richmond!”
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 7, 2009
1. Confederate Memorial Literary Society tablet
Maj. Gen'l. J.E.B. Stuart, C.S.A.
died May 12, 1864
“I must save the women of Richmond!”
This tablet is placed by the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society, A.D. 1911
Erected 1911 by Confederate Memorial Literary Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1864.
Location. 37° 32.769′ N, 77° 26.694′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Monroe Ward. Marker is at the intersection of West Grace Street and North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Grace Street. The tablet is on the left side of the entrance to the Police Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of J. E. B. Stuart's Death (here, next to this marker); Samuel Preston Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); The AS Smith House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maggie Lena Walker Memorial (about 700 feet away); Officer Vernon L. Jarrelle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Patrick H. Starke Residence (approx.
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Regarding “I must save the women of Richmond!”. The quote attributed to Gen. J.E.B Stuart originated from a statement made by one of his staff officers 43 years after Stuart's death: ...Major Andrew Venable, also of Stuart’s Staff, said in 1907, at the unveiling of the Equestrian Statue of Stuart: “At Yellow Tavern General Stuart sacrificed himself to save Richmond, for the last word he spoke to me on that fatal day, when I begged him not to remain on the line of battle under such a terrible fire, was this: Turning to me with his face aglow with excitement and great feeling, he exclaimed: ‘I must save the women of Richmond!’ Riding a few yards down the line be received his fatal wound.”... [excerpt from Confederate Memorial Literary Society provided by Dr. John Coski, Museum of the Confederacy]
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 7, 2009
2. W Grace St & N Jefferson St Police Station
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,968 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on February 17, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
