Museum District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Maury
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
1. Maury Marker
Erected 1929.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 33.761′ N, 77° 28.495′ W. Marker was in Richmond, Virginia. It was in the Museum District. It was at the intersection of Monument Avenue and N Belmont Avenue, in the median on Monument Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, 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: The Boulevard Historic District (approx. Ό mile away); Arthur Ashe Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Memorial Bell Tower (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Virginia Historical Society (approx. 0.3 miles away); Civil War Horse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bridled Veterans (approx. 0.3 miles away); 509 North Mulberry Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); West of the Boulevard Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Take a tour of the monuments on “Americas Most Beautiful Boulevard.”
Also see . . .
1. Matthew Fontaine Maury. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 26, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 26, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
2. Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument
The statue of Maury is facing the Atlantic Ocean (east) which the "Pathfinder of the Seas" charted.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 26, 2024
3. Maury Memorial dismantling, July 2023
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2026
4. Maury Statue
A museum display at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles in 2026.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2026
5. Maury Statue
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2026
6. Museum Display Information
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,364 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 26, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 7, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
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