Biotech and MCV District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Matthew Fontaine Maury
April 22, 2010
1. Matthew Fontaine Maury Marker
Matthew Fontaine Maury
L.L.D.-U.S.N.-C.S.N.
invented the
Submarine Electrical Torpedo
1861-1862
This stone is placed by the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
A.D. 1910.
Erected 1910 by Confederate Memorial Literary Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 32.498′ N, 77° 25.83′ W. Marker was in Richmond, Virginia. It was in the Biotech and MCV District. It was at the intersection of East Clay Street and North 11th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Clay Street. This marker was located on the front of the MCV Alumni House at Virginia Commonwealth University. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1016 East Clay Street, Richmond VA 23298, United States of America.
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: Wickham-Valentine House (a few steps from this marker); Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Maupin - Maury House (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Alexander H. Stephens House Site (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Matthew Fontaine Maury. Wikipedia (Submitted on April 22, 2010.)
April 22, 2010
2. Matthew Fontaine Maury Markers
April 22, 2010
3. Maupin - Maury House
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, July 14, 2024
4. Maupin - Maury House
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, July 14, 2024
5. Location of the Maupin - Maury House Markers, Now Removed
Photographed by Brady, circa 1860
6. Portrait of Commander Matthew F. Maury, officer of the Confederate Navy
Library of Congress [LC-B813- 1335 A]
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,866 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2010. 4, 5. submitted on September 6, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 6. submitted on April 22, 2010.
