North Side in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gabriel Freedom Park
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Gabriel Freedom Park is named to honor a 24 year old enslaved African, who fought to free his people from bondage. Further, this park bears Gabriel's name to honor the people of Highland Park, and to remind us all of our ability to rise above injustice and reclaim our lives from economic and social oppression. The spirit of Gabriel (1776-1800) serves as a beacon for every generation of Richmond's youth.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is August 30, 1800.
Location. 37° 34.365′ N, 77° 25.221′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the North Side. It is at the intersection of Woodcliff Avenue and Arnold Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Woodcliff Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 793 Woodcliff Ave, Richmond VA 23222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Italians in Richmond (approx. ¼ mile away); From the rind to the seed, Palestine will be free. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Woodland Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Dominion Building (approx. 1.1 miles away); Barton Heights Cemeteries (approx. 1.2 miles away); Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground (approx. 1½ miles away); Shockoe Hill Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Richmond Defences (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Additional keywords. Gabriel's Rebellion
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
