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
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. It 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.
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,
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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 (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); St. Philip School of Nursing (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Egyptian Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
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 1,111 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
