The Fan District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Founders Hall

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 21, 2019

1. Founders Hall Marker

Inscription. Founders Hall was built 1883 to 1885 as a private residence. The mansion was purchased in 1925 and served as the first permanent home for the Richmond School of Social Work and Public Health, now VCU. During its history, Founders Hall functioned as a cafeteria, administrative offices, an infirmary, classrooms and a dormitory. According to local lore, nearby residents often complained that students made too much noise bidding their dates farewell on the front steps.

Erected by Virginia Commonwealth University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 37° 32.939′ N, 77° 27.134′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in The Fan District. Marker is at the intersection of West Franklin Street and Shafer Street, on the right when traveling east on West Franklin Street. Located on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 827 W Franklin St, Richmond VA 23284, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richmond Professional Institute (here, next to this marker); The Equal Suffrage League of Virginia (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (about 600 feet away); Monroe Park

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(about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Monroe Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jacob House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Richmond College (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of J. E. B. Stuart's Death (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 21, 2019

2. Founders Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.