Shockoe Slip in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Capital Trees
Capital Trees is a non-profit urban greening organization that works collaboratively with public and private partners to advocate for and create public landscapes.
We believe beautiful and environmentally sensitive urban landscape promote health, foster community, provide remediation for fragile water systems and rive economic activity.
Founded in 2010, we have collaborated with the City and other stakeholders on projects that transform public spaces into landscapes that make Richmond a more livable city and ensure equitable access to our community's greenpsace To learn more, visit: www.capitaltrees.com
The Low Line
In 2016, Capital Trees completed the Low Line Gardens, and in 2020, the Low Line Green. Together these public landscapes form the Low Line, five acres of native and resilient plants, stormwater treatment gardens and gathering spaces along Virginia Capital Trail adjacent to the James River and Kanawha Canal.
Erected by Capital Trees.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.
Location. 37° 31.918′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: Virginia Capital Trail (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln's Visit to Richmond (a few steps from this marker); Richmond Local Flood Protection (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal Walk / Historic Canals (within shouting distance of this marker); Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (about 300 feet away,
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker can be found along the trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
