Capitol District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Richmond Female Institute
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Woman's College of Richmond
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023
1. The Richmond Female Institute / Woman's College of Richmond Marker
The Richmond Female Institute
and
Woman's College of Richmond
1853 - 1916
Presidents
Bash Manly, Jr., D.D. John Hart, B.A., M.A., B.L. Charles H. Winston, M.A., L.L.D. Salley B. Hamner James Nelson, M.A., D.D.
Alma mater tuam memoriam fovemus et tuam historiam honoramus.
[We cherish your alma mater's memory and honor your history.]
In 1862 the buildings of "the Institute" were used as a Confederate hospital.
Erected 1925 by Alumnae.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 37° 32.484′ N, 77° 25.902′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. It is on North 10th Street north of East Marshall Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 455 N 10th 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: The Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); Valentine Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital
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Other markers no longer nearby. Maupin - Maury House (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Matthew Fontaine Maury (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); John Marshall House (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The John Marshall House (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named John Marshall House (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); John Marshall purchased (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); The garden is fashioned (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023
2. The Richmond Female Institute / Woman's College of Richmond Marker
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 1,030 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
