Shockoe Slip in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Shockoe Slip
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009
1. Shockoe Slip Marker
"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. It 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.
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: Early Shockoe (a few steps from this marker); Mayo's Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Use of Arms (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Kanawha Canal (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. Richmonds Historic Canal Walk. Venture Richmond (Submitted on October 31, 2009.)
2. Shockoe Slip. (Submitted on October 31, 2009.)
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 1,447 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
