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

2610 East Franklin Street

(10 North Second Street)

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020

1. 2610 East Franklin Street Marker

Inscription. Built in 1848 by Frederick and William Anderson, part of a row of four town houses. Owned by the family Miss Ellen Wilkins Tompkins, 1877 - 1963. Demolished in 1969 by the City of Richmond for library expansion. Re-erected in 1969 - 1971.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 37° 31.747′ N, 77° 25.129′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is on East Franklin Street just west of 27th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2610 E Franklin St, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royster House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pulliam House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ligon House (within shouting distance of this marker); 2708 E. Franklin Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 2710 E. Franklin Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2514 E. Franklin Street (about 400 feet away); 2510 E. Franklin Street (about 400 feet away); Confederate (Second) Alabama Hospital (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020

2. 2610 East Franklin Street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.