Shockoe Slip in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
13th Street Bridge
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009
1. 13th Street Bridge Marker
The old 13th Street Bridge and the arch on the bank of the canal opposite this spot were built by Richard B. Haxall and Lewis D. Crenshaw, proprietors of the Haxall-Crenshaw Mill. The arch was part of a lateral canal extending into an auxiliary building of the flour mill, which was one of America's largest.
Erected by Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 37° 32.022′ N, 77° 26.098′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Shockoe Slip. It can be reached from Virginia Street near East Byrd Street. This marker is on the Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk between Virginia Street and S 12th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Center of Industry in 18th and 19th Century Richmond (here, next to this marker); A Bateau Pole (a few steps from this marker); Tidewater Connection Locks (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Richmonds Historic 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.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009
2. 13th Street Bridge
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009
3. 13th Street Bridge over the Kanawha Canal.
The keystone inscription bears the initials of the two owners of the Haxall-Crenshaw Mill, which once stood here: R.B.H. and L.D.C. 1860
Photographed by Alexander Gardner, circa Apr 1865
4. 13th Street Bridge in the distance.
View on canal, near Crenshaw's Mill, Richmond, Virginia. Library of Congress [LC-DIG-ppmsca-12613]
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 1,569 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
