Stonewall Court in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Ampthill
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 3, 2009
1. Ampthill Marker
A short distance south is Ampthill House, built by Henry Cary about 1730 on the south side of James River. It was the home of Colonel Archibald Cary, Revolutionary leader, and was removed to its present site by a member of the Cary family.
Erected 1937 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number SA-30.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 34.045′ N, 77° 30.776′ W. Marker was in Richmond, Virginia. It was in Stonewall Court. It was at the intersection of Cary Street Road and Ampthill Road when traveling east on Cary Street Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Richmond VA 23226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Ampthill (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wilton (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Wilton (approx. half a mile away); Three-Chopt Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); Richmond Defences (approx. 0.6 miles away); Windsor (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Westwood Community (approx. 0.7 miles away); Westwood Baptist Church (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Wilton (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 3, 2009
2. Cary St Rd & Ampthill Rd
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1940
3. Ampthill (moved to 211 Ampthill Road, Richmond, Virginia).
Library of Congress [HABS VA,21-____,1-]
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,141 times since then and 157 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
