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
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. 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 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 was at or near this postal address: 1016 East Clay Street, Richmond VA 23298, United States
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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 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Valentine Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); White House of the Confederacy (about 300 feet away); The Richmond Female Institute / Woman's College of Richmond (about 400 feet away); Presidents Mansion (about 400 feet away); Propeller shaft of the Iron-Clad Virginia
April 22, 2010
2. Maupin - Maury House Markers
Other markers no longer nearby. Matthew Fontaine Maury (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).
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
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, July 14, 2024
3. Maupin - Maury House
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 22, 2010
4. Maupin - Maury House
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, July 14, 2024
5. Location of the Maupin - Maury House Markers, Now Removed
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 1,813 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 6, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on April 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on September 6, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
