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

Tidewater Lock View

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009

1. Tidewater Lock View Marker

Inscription. In 1860, 244,273 tons of goods were transported along the James River and Kanawha canal.

Visible from this spot is one of two locks that remain from Richmond's original canals. It was the last in a series of five stone locks that ran from the Great Basin to the river. In the canal's peak years, barges operating day and night moved through these locks on their way up or down the river.

Erected by Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 37° 32.005′ N, 77° 26.088′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Shockoe Slip. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Virginia Street and East Canal Street. This marker is on the Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk between Virginia Street and S 12th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tidewater Connection Locks (a few steps from this marker); A Bateau Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); 13th Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Center of Industry in 18th and 19th Century Richmond (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Gallego Mill Flume (within shouting distance of this marker); Heron Rookery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James River & Kanawha Canal (about 300 feet away); Ross' Mill Race (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . .
1. Richmond’s Historic Canal Walk. Venture Richmond (Submitted on October 31, 2009.)

2. James River and Kanawha Canal Historic District. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on October 31, 2009.)

Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009

2. Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk

Tidewater Connection Locks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009

3. Tidewater Connection Locks

13th Street Bridge and Haxall Flume marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009

4. 13th Street Bridge and Haxall Flume marker

Tidewater Lock View image. Click for full size.

circa 1865

5. Tidewater Lock View

Richmond, Va. View on James River and Kanawha Canal near the Haxall Flour Mills; ruins of the Gallego Mills beyond. Library of Congress [LC-B811-3172]

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 31, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.