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

The Virginia Convention of 1788

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009

1. The Virginia Convention of 1788 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Virginia Convention of 1788 met in the Richmond Academy near this spot and ratified the United States Constitution.

Placed by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, 1907.

Erected 1907 by Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 37° 32.323′ N, 77° 25.797′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. Marker is at the intersection of East Broad Street and College Street, on the right when traveling west on East Broad Street. The marker is affixed to a column to to the right of the entrance to Monumental Church. 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. Monumental Church (a few steps from this marker); Theatre Fire of December 26, 1811 (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Terrace (a few steps from this marker); First African Baptist Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First African Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Philip's Way (within shouting distance of this marker); Medical College of Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Egyptian Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

The Virginia Convention of 1788 Marker at Monumental Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009

2. The Virginia Convention of 1788 Marker at Monumental Church

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009

3. The Virginia Convention of 1788 Marker at Monumental Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 854 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.