City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Captain John Smith
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026
1. Captain John Smith inscription side
(inscription side:)
Captain John Smith
Citizen and Cordwainer
1580-1631
First among the leaders of the settlement
at Jamestown, Virginia
from which began the overseas expansion
of the English-speaking peoples
(dedication side:)
This statue presented to the City of London by the Jamestown Foundation of the Commonwealth of Virginia was unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on Monday 31 October 1960
Erected 1960 by Jamestown Foundation of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 31, 1960.
Location. 51° 30.824′ N, 0° 5.634′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is on Bow Churchyard south of Cheapside, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9-11 Bow Churchyard, City of London, England EC4M 9DQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Milton (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named John Milton (within shouting distance of this marker); Ye Olde Watling / William Nicholson (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); London Salvage Corps (about 120 meters away); The Cordwainer (about 120 meters away); St Paul's School (about 180 meters away); The Sugarloaf (about 180 meters away); William Nicholson (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.
Also see . . .
1. John Smith (explorer) (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
John Smith (c. 1579 21 June 1631) was an English soldier, explorer, admiral of New England, and author. He was knighted for his services to Sigismund Bαthory, Prince of Transylvania, and his friend Mσzes Szιkely. Following his return to England from a life as a soldier of fortune and as a slave, he played an important role in the establishment of the(Submitted on May 6, 2026.)colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America, in the early 17th century. He was a leader of the Virginia Colony between September 1608 and August 1609, and he led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay, during which he became the first English explorer to map the Chesapeake Bay area. Later, he explored and mapped the coast of New England.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 20262. Captain John Smith Statue and inscription
Smith's books and maps were important in encouraging and supporting English colonization of the New World. Having named the region of New England, he stated: "Here every man may be master and owner of his owner labour and land. ...If he have nothing but his hands, he may...by industries quickly grow rich." Smith died in London in 1631.
2. Queen Unveils Statue Of Captain John Smith (1960) (Youtube, 3:53). (Submitted on May 6, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026
3. Captain John Smith dedication side
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026
4. Captain John Smith statue and dedication
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
