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

Capitol Cornerstone

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

1. Capitol Cornerstone Marker

Inscription.
"Archibald Cary, Speaker of the Senate, and the Richmond Lodge of Free Masons No. 13, Alexander Montgomery, Master, assisted by other officers and brethren laid the foundation of this fabrick on the 18th day of Augt. 1785, in the 10th year of American Independence"

This plaque dedicated 18 August 1985 commemorating the two hundredth anniversary

Erected 1985 by Commonwealth of Virginia: Charles S. Robb, Governor; Edward E. Willey, President Pro Tempore, Senate; A.L. Philpott, Speaker, House of Delegates.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is August 18, 1985.

Location. 37° 32.333′ N, 77° 26′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. Marker is on Capitol Square east of North 9th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Bank St, Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Tyler (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunter Holmes McGuire, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas J. Jackson, General CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Civil Rights Memorial (within shouting distance

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of this marker); William Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia’s Executive Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Executive Mansion of Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Richmond, Virginia Bicentennial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

The north side of the Virginia State Capitol image. Click for full size.

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

2. The north side of the Virginia State Capitol

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 83 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.