Capitol District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Pro-Cathedral of Saint Peter

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023

1. Pro-Cathedral of Saint Peter Marker

Inscription. The first cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond (1834 - 1906)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 37° 32.427′ N, 77° 26.116′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. It is on East Grace Street east of North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 E Grace St, Richmond VA 23219, 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 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: St. Peter's Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); The Murphy Hotel

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zero Milestone (about 400 feet away); Voices from the Garden (about 400 feet away); Edgar Allen Poe (about 400 feet away); Harry Flood Byrd (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Voices from the Garden (about 500 feet away); George Washington Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

St. Peter's Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023

2. St. Peter's Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.