Rock Garden

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 16, 2011

1. Rock Garden Marker

Inscription. The disastrous fire of 1980 destroyed the roof and interior wood components of the building which caused the huge stone walls to collapse mostly into the interior. Approximately 4,700 cubic feet of stone waIls were a part of the rubble. A view of the 3½ story structure existing at the time of the fire can be seen on the north side of the building. As a part of the history, most of the rocks and stones have been preserved and can be seen behind you on the hillside. The stones used in the construction were from the immediate area. Many of the variations in rocks can be viewed in the “Introduction to Rocks” pictured here. A close inspection of both the interior and exterior of the stone structure will find examples of these rock classifications. The reflection of light from embedded mica crystals in many of the stones gives the appearance of sparkling diamonds.

Erected 2011 by Petersburg Foundation, Historic Petersburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 37° 13.986′ N, 77° 24.444′ W.

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Marker was in Petersburg, Virginia. It could be reached from the intersection of Grove Avenue and North Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Central Virginia.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Peter Jones Trading Station (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Peter Jones Trading Station (a few steps from this marker); Major Peter Jones (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Peter Jones Trading Station (a few steps from this marker); Concrete Bunker (a few steps from this marker); Tavern Park

Peter Jones Trading Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 16, 2011

2. Peter Jones Trading Station

(a few steps from this marker); Golden Ball Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Readjuster Party (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Petersburg’s Role In Trade (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Historic Petersburg Foundation. (Submitted on October 18, 2011.)

Stone rubble from the 1980 fire strewn on the hillside image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 16, 2011

3. Stone rubble from the 1980 fire strewn on the hillside

Rock Garden Marker's Former Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, October 11, 2025

4. Rock Garden Marker's Former Location

The marker was on the brick wall at center right (just left of the iron railing, beneath the small bush growing from the ruin) and is now gone.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on October 19, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 19, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.