Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Virginia Capital Trail
Virginia Capital Trail and Richmond Canal Walk
In Richmond, the Capital Trail follows the Richmond Dock portion of the James River and Kanawha Canal from Great Ship Lock Park to the floodwall at 17th Street. On the other side of the floodwall, the trail connects to the Canal Walk, which continues to 5th Street and the American Civil War Center at the Tredegar Iron Works. Historical markers guide the way.
Richmond Slave Trail
You can also follow the Slave Trail, which chronicles the history of the trade of enslaved Africans from Africa to Virginia until 1775, and away from Virginia, especially Richmond, to other locations in the Americas until 1865.
50 Miles of History
The Virginia Capital Trail connects the Commonwealth's past and present capitals of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Richmond. It traverses more than 50 miles and 400 years rich in history along one of the first inland routes in North America. In Richmond, you can visit the Virginia Capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson in 1785.
Visit virginiacapitaltrail.org for more information.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location.
this page online
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: Union Army Enters Richmond (a few steps from this marker); Great Ship Lock (within shouting distance of this marker); 17 Feet (within shouting distance of this marker); 28th St Draw Bridge / Great Shiplock Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Capital Trees / The Low Line (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Great Ship Lock (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocketts Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Navy Yard (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
