Biotech and MCV District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Alexander H. Stephens House Site
February 19, 2009
1. Alexander H. Stephens House Site Marker
Vice President of the
Confederate States of America
Lived in the house that stood here in 1861
This tablet is placed by the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society, A.D., 1912,
Erected 1912 by Confederate Memorial Literary Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 37° 32.464′ N, 77° 25.782′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. Marker is at the intersection of East Clay Street and North 12th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Clay Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23298, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White House of the Confederacy (a few steps from this marker); President’s Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Propeller shaft of the Iron-Clad Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Maupin - Maury House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Matthew Fontaine Maury (about 300 feet away); Wickham-Valentine House (about 300 feet away); Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital
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Also see . . . Alexander Stephens (1812-1883). New Georgia Encyclopedia (Submitted on February 19, 2009.)
February 19, 2009
2. Site of Alexander H. Stephens House
Library of Congress, April 1865
3. Richmond, Va. Residence of Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President, C.S.A.
Library of Congress
4. Alexander H. Stephens
This oil painting of Alexander H. Stephens by John W. Alexander appeared on the cover of Harper's Weekly, March 10, 1883, accompanying Stephens' obituary.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,508 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2009. 4. submitted on September 30, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
