Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

420 N. 23rd Street

c. 1900

— Historic Richmond —

420 N. 23rd Street Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 10, 2023

1. 420 N. 23rd Street Marker

Inscription. This Folk Victorian, freestanding frame house was constructed c. 1900. This house boasts a porch with notable features. The turned posts supports a delicate frieze with pierced panels with turned spindles, openwork sunbursts and saw-tooth ornament. Edward S. Mitchell, Secretary-Treasurer for Commercial Guarantee Co., purchased the property in 1899. This house is listed as a contributing structure to the Church Hill North Historic District on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by The Church Hill Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 37° 32.068′ N, 77° 25.149′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is on North 23rd Street south of East Clay Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 North 23rd Street, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 414 N. 23rd Street (a few steps from this marker); 411 N. 23rd Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 2302 East Marshall Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2214 E. Marshall Street

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(about 300 feet away); 2306 East Marshall Street (about 300 feet away); 2310 East Marshall Street (about 400 feet away); 2314 East Marshall Street (about 400 feet away); 2316 East Marshall Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

420 North 23rd Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 10, 2023

2. 420 North 23rd Street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.