Biotech and MCV District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Medical College of Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 21, 2021

1. Medical College of Virginia Marker

Inscription. This plaque marks the grounds where physicians have been taught since 1844.

Erected by VCU School of Medicine, Class of 2007.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 37° 32.359′ N, 77° 25.78′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. It can be reached from the intersection of East Marshall Street and North 13th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1223 E Marshall St, Richmond VA 23298, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Philip School of Nursing (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Egyptian Building (a few steps from this marker); St. Philip's Way (a few steps from this marker); Theatre Fire of December 26, 1811 (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Virginia Convention of 1788 (within shouting distance of this marker); Monumental Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First African Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Egyptian Building (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 21, 2021

2. Medical College of Virginia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.