Biotech and MCV District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Matthew Fontaine Maury

April 22, 2010

1. Matthew Fontaine Maury Marker

Inscription. In this house
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. 37° 32.498′ N, 77° 25.83′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. Marker is at the intersection of East Clay Street and North 11th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Clay Street. This marker is located on the front of the MCV Alumni House at Virginia Commonwealth University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1016 East Clay Street, Richmond VA 23298, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maupin - Maury House (here, next to this marker); Wickham-Valentine House (a few steps from this marker); Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Valentine Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander H. Stephens House Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); White House of the Confederacy (about 300 feet away); The Richmond Female Institute / Woman's College of Richmond (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . Matthew Fontaine Maury. Wikipedia (Submitted on April 22, 2010.)

Matthew Fontaine Maury Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 22, 2010

2. Matthew Fontaine Maury Markers

Maupin - Maury House image. Click for full size.

April 22, 2010

3. Maupin - Maury House

Portrait of Commander Matthew F. Maury, officer of the Confederate Navy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brady, circa 1860

4. 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 February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,580 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 22, 2010.