Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Capital Trees
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The Low Line
Capital Trees is a non-profit urban greening organization that works collaboratively with public and private partners to advocate for and create public landscapes.
We believe beautiful and environmentally sensitive urban landscape promote health, foster community, provide remediation for fragile water systems and rive economic activity.
Founded in 2010, we have collaborated with the City and other stakeholders on projects that transform public spaces into landscapes that make Richmond a more livable city and ensure equitable access to our community's greenpsace. To learn more, visit: www.capitaltrees.com
The Low Line
In 2016, Capital Trees completed the Low Line Gardens, and in 2020, the Low Line Green. Together these public landscapes form the Low Line, five acres of native and resilient plants, stormwater treatment gardens and gathering spaces along Virginia Capital Trail adjacent to the James River and Kanawha Canal.
Erected by Capital Trees.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.
Location. 37° 31.6′ N, 77° 25.275′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in
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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: 28th St Draw Bridge / Great Shiplock Canal (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Capital Trees / The Low Line (a few steps from this marker); Union Army Enters Richmond (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Capital Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Chapel Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Ship Lock (within shouting distance of this marker); Norfolk and Southern Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); 17 Feet (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This is an identical marker that can be found along the trail.
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 161 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
