Belle and Mayo Islands in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gun Emplacement
Sign funded by: Blue Ridge Mt. Sports
Erected by James River Park System.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 37° 31.64′ N, 77° 27.409′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Belle and Mayo Islands. Marker can be reached from Tredegar Street, 0.3 miles west of South 5th Street. Located on Belle Isle which can be reached via a pedestrian bridge from the north bank of the river. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 470 Tredegar Street, 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. Headgate Cleaner (within shouting distance of this marker); Headgate (within shouting distance of this marker); First Break Rapids (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quarry Pond (about 600 feet away); Belle Isle Hydro Plant (about 800 feet away); Quarry Equipment (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hollywood Rapids (approx. ¼ mile away); Belle Isle Rolling Milling and Slitting Manufactory (approx. 0.3 miles 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 April 1, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.