Capitol District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Tyler
Governor of Virginia,
U.S. Senator, Vice President of U.S.,
Peace Commissioner,
Confederate Congressman and
tenth President of the United States
This marker was placed in 1949 by
the Head Camp Jurisdiction of Virginia
Woodmen of the World
Erected 1949 by Head Camp Jurisdiction of Virginia, Woodmen of the World.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #10 John Tyler series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 37° 32.334′ N, 77° 25.971′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. Marker is located in Capitol Square. 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. Virginia Civil Rights Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Virginia’s Executive Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Executive Mansion of Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunter Holmes McGuire, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Cornerstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas J. Jackson, General CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); Richmond, Virginia Bicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Smith (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). 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 January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,376 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 17, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.