Shockoe Slip in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Slave Trade Reconciliation Triangle

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 11, 2009

1. Slave Trade Reconciliation Triangle Marker

Inscription. Identical statues in Liverpool, England; Benin, West Africa; and Richmond, Virginia, memorialize the British, African and American triangular trade, now identified as the Reconciliation Triangle. Traders profited from delivering over 100,000 Africans to Virginia between the 1600’s and the American Revolution—and at least 260,000 to other North American places before 1808. The “triangle” extended between Liverpool and other large British cities, the Republic of Benin, and other West African Kingdoms, and Virginia and other North American colonies. Profits from the sale of enslaved Africans financed major British and North American economic development.

The Richmond Slave Trail Commission. The Honorable Reverend Delores L. McQuinn, Chairperson; Janine Y. Bell, Co-Chairperson; Kennis Wooten; Nessa Baskerville Johnson; Dr. Philip J. Schwartz; Reverend Benjamin P. Campbell; Jennie Dotts; Charles S. Vaughan; Reverend Sylvester L. Turner; Ralph R. White. Project Manager–Jeannie Welliver, City of Richmond; Statue Sculptor and Design–Stephen Broadbent and Faith Bebbington; Plaza and Fountain Design–Burt Pinnock, BAM Architects; General Contractor–Brooks & Co. General Contractors, Inc.

This installation has been made possible through the generosity and cooperation of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the

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City of Richmond.

Erected 2007.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 32.084′ N, 77° 25.825′ W. Marker was in Richmond, Virginia. It was in Shockoe Slip. It was at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 60) and 15th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, 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 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: A different marker also named Reconciliation Statue (here, next to this marker); The Triangle (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Auction Houses (about 500 feet away); Kahal Kadosh Beth Shalome (about 600 feet away); The Old State Capitol (about 600 feet away); The General Assembly of Virginia (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. Reconciliation Statue (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Odd Fellows Hall

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 11, 2009

2. Slave Trade Reconciliation Triangle Marker

It is at the base of the steps that lead to the Slave Trade Reconciliation Triangle Monument.

(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Slave Auction Site (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Davenport Trading Company (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location titled "Reconciliation Statue".

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 11, 2009

3. Slave Trade Reconciliation Triangle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,232 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.