Biotech and MCV District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Cardiac Transplantation
VCU
Virginia Commonwealth University
Erected by Virginia Commonwealth University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1788.
Location. 37° 32.361′ N, 77° 25.863′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Broad Street and North 12th Street. This ground level marker is located inside the semicircular driveway of West Hospital. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23298, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mary Richards Bowser Denman (within shouting distance of this marker); Ratification of the Constitution (within shouting distance of this marker); Loving v. Virginia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Philip's Way (about 300 feet away); Memorial Terrace (about 300 feet away); St. Philip School of Nursing (about 400 feet away); Theatre Fire of December 26, 1811 (about 400 feet away); The Virginia Convention of 1788 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 824 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.