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

Site of J. E. B. Stuart's Death

By Bernard Fisher, February 7, 2009

1. Site of J. E. B. Stuart's Death Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Major General James Ewell Brown Stuart, C.S.A., Commander of the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia, died here on May 12, 1864, in the home of his brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Brewer. Cause of his death was a wound received the previous day in the defense of Richmond at the Battle of Yellow Tavern. Dr. Brewer's house was demolished in 1893.

Erected 1989 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-32.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1861.

Location. 37° 32.77′ N, 77° 26.697′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. Marker is on West Grace Street 0.1 miles west of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “I must save the women of Richmond!” (here, next to this marker); Samuel Preston Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Maggie Lena Walker Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Officer Vernon L. Jarrelle

Facing west on Grace Street image. Click for full size.

By Bernard Fisher, February 7, 2009

2. Facing west on Grace Street

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Maggie Walker (approx. ¼ mile away); Jacob House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Leigh Street Armory (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ebenezer Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Site of Dr. Brewer's House (Police Station) image. Click for full size.

By Bernard Fisher, February 7, 2009

3. Site of Dr. Brewer's House (Police Station)

Plaque adjacent to police station door image. Click for full size.

By Bernard Fisher, February 7, 2009

4. Plaque adjacent to police station door

Grave of Gen. J. E. B. Stuart in Hollywood Cemetery, with temporary marker. image. Click for full size.

1865

5. Grave of Gen. J. E. B. Stuart in Hollywood Cemetery, with temporary marker.

Library of Congress [LC-B811- 3618]

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,296 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 6, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on November 2, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.