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

Christopher Newport Monument

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009

1. Christopher Newport Monument Marker

Inscription.
Capt. Christopher Newport
John Smith
Gabriel Archer
Hon. George Percy

With gentlemen, mariners, soldiers numbering twenty-one explored James River to the falls, and set up a cross
Whitsunday, May 24th 1607

This monument is presented to the City of Richmond by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
June 10th 1907

“Dei Gratia Virginia Condita”

Erected 1907 by Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1924.

Location. 37° 32.034′ N, 77° 26.184′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Central Office District. It can be reached from the intersection of South 12th Street and East Byrd Street. This monument is on the Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument 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: Christopher Newport Cross / Canal Walk (a few steps from this marker); Electric Trolley (within shouting distance of this marker); Tidewater Connection Locks (within shouting distance of this

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marker); James River & Kanawha Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Ross' Mill Race (within shouting distance of this marker); Hydroelectric Plant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gallego Mill Flume (about 300 feet away); The Center of Industry in 18th and 19th Century Richmond (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

More about this marker. This monument was originally located on Gambles Hill. In 2000, the cross was moved to 12th Street.

Also see . . .
1. Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk. Venture Richmond (Submitted on October 29, 2009.)

2. James River and Kanawha Canal Historic District. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on October 29, 2009.)

Christopher Newport Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009

2. Christopher Newport Monument

Gamble's Hill Monument, (South Third St.), Richmond, Va. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Southern Bargain House

3. Gamble's Hill Monument, (South Third St.), Richmond, Va.

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Gamble Hill Park, Richmond, Va. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Detroit Publishing Co., circa 1900

4. Gamble Hill Park, Richmond, Va.

Library of Congress [LC-D4-500594]

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,396 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 2, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.