Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
To Honor
The Confederate Soldiers
February 21, 2009
1. Henrico UDC Marker
the Confederate Soldiers
who in defense of Richmond
gave their lives on the Battlefields
of Henrico County
1861 - 1865
Placed by Lee Chapter No. 123
United Daughters of the Confederacy
1948
Erected 1948 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 31.842′ N, 77° 25.449′ W. Marker was in Richmond, Virginia. It was in Shockoe Bottom. It was at the intersection of East Main Street and South 22nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. This marker is located in front of the Old Henrico County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2127 East Main Street, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Franklin Street Burying Grounds (about 500 feet away,
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. City of Richmond Bicentennial (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).
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2. Henrico UDC Marker
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3. Old Henrico County Courthouse.
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4. Old Henrico County Courthouse erected 1869.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,222 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 21, 2009. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
