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

Brown’s Island

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 3, 2009

1. Brown’s Island Marker

Inscription. Brown’s Island was created when the Haxall Canal was extended west to the Tredegar Iron Works.

Encircled by the waterways that provided power and transportation to flour mills, foundries, and paper companies, Brown’s Island has been at the center of Richmond’s industrial activities for more than 200 years. Remains of Civil War-era bridges can be seen from its shores, and the CSX Railroad still runs along its southern edge.

Erected by Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 37° 32.046′ N, 77° 26.484′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Gambles Hill. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South 7th Street and Tredegar Street. This marker is on the Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk on Brown's Island. 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. Albemarle Paper (a few steps from this marker); Electricity for Streetcars (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Brown’s Island (a few steps from this marker); Manchester & Free Bridges

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(within shouting distance of this marker); R&P Railroad Piers (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Laboratory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canal Walk / Historic Canals (about 400 feet away); John Jasper (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . .
1. Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk. Venture Richmond (Submitted on November 5, 2009.)

2. Brown’s Island. Upcoming events, island history, and directions. (Submitted on November 5, 2009.)

3. The American Civil War Museum. (Submitted on November 5, 2009.)

Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 3, 2009

2. Richmond Riverfront Canal Walk

Richmond & Petersburg Railroad bridge piers. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 3, 2009

3. Richmond & Petersburg Railroad bridge piers.

Haxall Canal along Brown’s Island north bank. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 25, 2009

4. Haxall Canal along Brown’s Island north bank.

James River along Brown’s Island southern shore. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 3, 2009

5. James River along Brown’s Island southern shore.

Nearby Civil War history destinations. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 3, 2009

6. Nearby Civil War history destinations.

Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center at Tredegar Iron Works image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 3, 2009

7. Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center at Tredegar Iron Works

The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 3, 2009

8. The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,418 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.