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

Jacob House

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 24, 2009

1. Jacob House Marker

Inscription. In 1817 George Winston built the Jacob House nearby, in the development known as Sydney. Winston (1759-1826), a Quaker who built the first Richmond Friends Meeting House at 19th and Cary Streets about 1798, employed a large number of free black apprentices. An important builder here during this period, Winston participated in the construction of the Virginia State Capitol and the Virginia State Penitentiary. The Jacob House derives its name from John Jacob, an assistant superintendent at the Virginia State Penitentiary who bought the house in 1832. The building was moved to this site from 610 W. Cary Street in 1995.

Erected 2003 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-63.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 37° 32.665′ N, 77° 27.014′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Vcu. Marker is at the intersection of West Cary Street and South Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on West Cary Street. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 63 S Pine St, Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monroe Park (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Monroe Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Evelyn Arents (approx. ¼ mile away); Oregon Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); The AS Smith House (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of J. E. B. Stuart's Death (approx. 0.3 miles away); “I must save the women of Richmond!” (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 24, 2009

2. Jacob House

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,447 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.