The Fan District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Richmond College
| | 1834 - 1914 | |
Photographed by Kevin W., August 13, 2010
1. Site of Richmond College Marker
erected by the Trustees
as a memorial to the
Founders of Richmond College
mark the site
of the Institution
1834 - 1914
Erected by the Trustees of Richmond College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 37° 33.199′ N, 77° 27.405′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in The Fan District. It is at the intersection of Lombardy Street and Grace Street on Lombardy Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, 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 the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: Etam Cru, Poland (approx. Ό mile away); The Equal Suffrage League of Virginia (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Regiment of Virginia Infantry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hartshorn Memorial College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Maggie L. Walker Collaborative Mural (approx. 0.3 miles away); Maggie Lena Walker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Richmond Professional Institute (approx. 0.4 miles away); Founders Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Other markers no longer nearby. Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been
this page online
Photographed by Kevin W., August 13, 2010
2. Site of Richmond College Marker
Behind the gateway is the old T. C. Williams
School of Law building.
Photographed by Kevin W., August 13, 2010
3. A building from the original Richmond College
T. C. Williams
School of Law
1924
Photographed by Kevin W., August 13, 2010
4. T. C. Williams School of Law building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 846 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 28, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
