Manchester in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Manchester Elliott Grays
April 24, 2010
1. Manchester Elliott Grays Marker (front)
Here on the site of the old market
square the Manchester Elliott Grays,
the first volunteer company in this
section, was mustered into service
May 9, 1861, commanded by Louis
Francis Bossieux. After attending
services at the old Ninth Street
Methodist Church, they entrained
for Norfolk May 10, 1861.
Erected by Elliott Grays Chapter
United Daughters of the
Confederacy. May 9, 1935.
(rear)
Here the Manchester Artillery,
composed of Manchester and
Chesterfield County men, was
enrolled for service, May 1, 1861,
Dr. William R. Weisiger, commanding.
Erected 1935 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1842.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 31.308′ N, 77° 26.53′ W. Marker was in Richmond, Virginia. It was in Manchester. It was at the intersection of East 10th Street and Hull Street Road (U.S. 360), on the left when traveling east on East 10th Street
this page online
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Colonel Thomas Stegge, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Dorothy Height (approx. Ό mile away); Dr. Dorothy Irene Height (approx. Ό mile away); Manchester Lodge No. 14 (approx. Ό mile away); The African Church of Manchester (approx. 0.3 miles away); The First Baptist Church of South Richmond (approx. 0.3 miles away); Manchester Canal (approx. half a mile away); Diversity Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
April 24, 2010
2. Manchester Elliott Grays Marker (rear)
April 24, 2010
3. Manchester Elliott Grays Marker
April 24, 2010
4. Old Manchester Courthouse
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, October 13, 2025
5. Manchester Elliott Grays Marker Location
Monument has been removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,492 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on October 21, 2025. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2010. 4. submitted on April 25, 2010. 5. submitted on October 21, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.
