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

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Inscription. Welcome to Maymont One of Richmond's Greatest Treasures
There's something for everyone to enjoy within the 100-acre Richmond area:

• Tour the treasure-filled Maymont Mansion
• Feed friendly goats at the Farm
• Stroll through historic Italian and Japanese Gardens
• Marvel at the picturesque Estate Buildings
• Discover aquatic life and hands-on fun in the Nature Center
• Relax under a tree in the award-winning Arboretum
• Watch native animals in the Wildlife Habitats
• Go back in time amidst the Carriage Collection

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Extraordinary Gift Maymont was created by James Henry and Sallie May Dooley, who lived here from 1893 to 1925. James Dooley was the son of Irish immigrants, and he built a fortune in railroads, real estate and other ventures. Mrs. Dooley, a descendant of old Virginia families, was an avid gardener, a writer and active member of the community. Their beautiful estate—named for a combination of Mrs. Dooley's maiden name and the French word for hill—was a showplace perched high above the James River that reflected the opulence and extravagance of the Gilded Age.

The

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Dooleys gave us the extraordinary gift of Maymont to enjoy as a park and museum, and their legacy has inspired familiar acts of kindness over many decades. Donors have funded additions like the animal habitats, renovations and general operations to make sure that Maymont enriches the lives of all its guests and remains open to everyone.

The majority of Maymont's funding comes from those who love it—individual contributors like you. The Dooleys did not provide an endowment, so your support is vital to help this public treasure thrive today and into the future.

Erected by Maymont Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 37° 32.28′ N, 77° 28.748′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Maymont. It can be reached from Shirley Lane east of Spottswood Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Westover Rd, Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American

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South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in 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: Maymont Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Dooley Creek: Then and Now (approx. 0.2 miles away); Estate Crossroads (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Stately Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Maymont, Gilded Age Estate (approx. ¼ mile away); James & Sallie Dooley (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Estate (approx. ¼ mile away); River & Canal (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. Bald Eagles (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Bald Eagles (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been permanently removed).

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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Welcome to Maymont
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