Shockoe Slip in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
New Turning Basin
Canal Walk
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Canal barges narrow enough to fit through the canal and its locks were often up to 100 feet long, carrying 25 to 100 tons of cargo
The narrowness of Richmond's canals meant that the only places for the long barges and passenger boats to turn around were specially constructed turning basins such as this one. Richmond's original Great Basin stood between 8th and 11th, and Cary and Canal Streets.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 37° 31.987′ N, 77° 26.01′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Shockoe Slip. It can be reached from Virginia Street north of East Byrd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Virginia 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: James River Bateaumen (a few steps from this marker); James River & Kanawha Canal (a few steps from this marker); Atlantic Sturgeon (within shouting distance of this marker); Use of Arms (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal Walk / Historic Canals (within shouting distance of this marker); Burnt District
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Use of Arms (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
