Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Lewis Doughty House

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 2, 2016

1. The Lewis Doughty House Marker

Inscription. Lewis Doughty, a ship's carpenter, built this house in 1860. It was used as a temporary hospital during the seven days battle.
June 26-July 3, 1862

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 37° 31.793′ N, 77° 24.889′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. It is on North 29th Street north of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 2822 E. Marshall Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 2808 East Broad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 2910 E. Broad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 2917 E. Broad Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 3000 E. Broad St. (about 400 feet away); 3001 E. Marshall Street (about 400 feet away); 3001 E. Broad Street (about 400 feet away); 2715 E. Broad Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 2, 2016

2. The Lewis Doughty House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.