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

Maupin - Maury House

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 22, 2010

1. Maupin - Maury House Marker

Inscription. Originally built in 1846 at 1105 East Clay, Street, this Greek Revival townhouse was reconstructed on this site in1993 using much of the original architectural fabric. The builder, Dr. Socrates Maupin, was one of the founders of the medical department of Hampden-Sydney College that later became the Medical College of Virginia. It was in this house in 1861 that Matthew Fontaine Maury developed plans for his underwater torpedo for the Confederate Navy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 37° 32.498′ N, 77° 25.83′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. Marker is on East Clay Street near North 11th Street, on the right when traveling west. 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. Matthew Fontaine Maury (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);

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Valentine Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio (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.

More about this marker. The Greek Revival house, originally located at 1105 E. Clay St., was built in 1846 by Dr. Socrates Maupin, a founding faculty member of MCV. Maupin subsequently sold the house to Robert H. Maury. During an 1861 visit with his cousin, Robert, Matthew Fontaine Maury conducted the now famed bathtub experiments that led to the development of the underwater torpedo. The MCV Alumni Association purchased the Maupin-Maury House in 1943 and in 1993 renovated and relocated the house to 1016 E. Clay St. MCV Alumni Association

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 22, 2010

2. Maupin - Maury House Markers

Maupin - Maury House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 22, 2010

3. Maupin - Maury House

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 1,225 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.