Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Capital Trees
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The Low Line
Our mission is to build urban greenscapes that enrich our community. Our vision is that thriving public landscapes are an integral part of the RVA community's expectations, public policy and practice.
To learn more about Capital Trees and to support its projects, including the Low Line, visit capitaltrees.org
The Low Line
A project of Capital Trees in collaboration with the City of Richmond and CSX, the Low Line forms a horticultural and recreational link between the downtown waterfront and the city's East End, via the western trailhead of the Virginia Capital Trail.
The 5.5-acre property, long left neglected was restored and landscaped as a riparian buffer for the James River and Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Low Line is comprised of the Low Line Gardens along the Virginia Capital Trail between Great Shiplock Park and 23rd Street and the Low Line Green which is adjacent to the Flood Wall at the eastern entrance to the Canal Walk.
The Low Line features several historic
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Both urban greenspaces are planted for year-round interest with a focus on native plants that strengthen the ecosystem and mitigate stormwater runoff. Capital Trees maintains the Low Line with the help of community volunteers and contributors.
Erected by Capital Trees.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 37° 31.611′ N, 77° 25.274′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Shockoe Bottom. It is on Dock Street west of Virginia Capital Trail, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2701 Dock St, Richmond VA 23223, 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: A different marker also named Capital Trees / The Low Line (a few steps from this marker); 28th St Draw Bridge / Great Shiplock Canal (within shouting distance of this marker);
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands elsewhere along the trail.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 7, 2024
3. Additional signage along the trail
This signage does not feature a historical context but does share the organizations' intent for the future of the project.
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 140 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
