Shockoe Slip in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Shockoe Slip

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009

1. Shockoe Slip Marker

Inscription.
"How many varieties in language, dress, manner and appearance could be seen:-the English, the Scotch and the Irish....the Indian, the backwoodsman, the Spaniard, the Dutchman and the African." John P. Little, historian, 1851."

Built at the crossroads of Indian trade routes, Richmond has always been a place where people, languages, and goods have mixed. In the 19th century, immigrants, free blacks, and industrial slaves all lived and worked in Shockoe's tobacco warehouses and residential neighborhoods.

Erected by Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 37° 31.97′ N, 77° 25.943′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Shockoe Slip. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Dock Street and South 15th Street. This marker is on the Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk between S 14th Street and S 15th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Early Shockoe (a few steps from this marker); Mayo's Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Use of Arms

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Burnt District (within shouting distance of this marker); James River & Kanawha Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Triple Crossing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington’s Vision (about 300 feet away); Atlantic Sturgeon (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . .
1. Richmond’s Historic Canal Walk. Venture Richmond (Submitted on October 31, 2009.)

2. Shockoe Slip. (Submitted on October 31, 2009.)

Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009

2. Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,169 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.