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

City of Richmond Bicentennial

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 21, 2009

1. City of Richmond Bicentennial Marker

Inscription. On July 2, 1782, the people of Richmond gathered near this site to elect twelve citizens and constitute their first city government, known as the Common Hall. The next day, the Richmond Common Council held its first meeting on the same site and elected from its membership Richmond’s first mayor, William Foushee.

Erected July 2, 1982, by the City of Richmond in celebration of the 200th birthday of Richmond’s incorporation as a city

Erected 1982 by City of Richmond.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1912.

Location. 37° 31.843′ N, 77° 25.452′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Shockoe Bottom. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and South 22nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. This marker is located in front of the Old Henrico County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2127 East Main Street, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. To Honor (here, next to this marker); Franklin Street Burying Grounds (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Quakers in Richmond (about 600 feet away); Libby Prison

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(about 700 feet away); Libby Prison CSA (about 700 feet away); The Oldest House (about 700 feet away); I Can/t Breathe (about 800 feet away); Edgar Allan Poe Pedestal (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 21, 2009

2. City of Richmond Bicentennial Marker.

Old Henrico County Courthouse (erected 1869). image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 21, 2009

3. Old Henrico County Courthouse (erected 1869).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 971 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.