Capitol District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Tyler
Photographed by Kevin W., January 3, 2008
1. John Tyler Marker
Governor of Virginia,
U.S. Senator, Vice President of U.S.,
Peace Commissioner,
Confederate Congressman and
tenth President of the United States
This marker was placed in 1949 by
the Head Camp Jurisdiction of Virginia
Woodmen of the World
Erected 1949 by Head Camp Jurisdiction of Virginia, Woodmen of the World.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #10 John Tyler series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 37° 32.334′ N, 77° 25.971′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. It is on Bank Street. Marker is located in Capitol Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, 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: Virginia Civil Rights Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Virginias Executive Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Executive Mansion of Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunter Holmes McGuire, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Cornerstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas J. Jackson, General CSA
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Photographed by Kevin W., January 3, 2008
2. John Tyler Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., January 3, 2008
3. John Tyler Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2015
4. John Tyler
This 1859 portrait of John Tyler by George P. A. Healy hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
“In rallying to the cry of Tippecanoe and Tyler, too in 1840, voters had their eyes fixed on the Whig Party's White House contender referred to in the first half of that catchy slogan William Henry Harrison, hero of the Battle of Tippecanoe. For most, his vice-presidential running mate, John Tyler, represented merely an afterthought. Within a month of his inauguration, however, Harrison was dead, and Tyler became the first vice president to be made president upon the death of his predecessor.
Tyler claimed the full powers of the presidency on taking office and thereby set a valuable precedent for future vice presidents who faced his situation. But Tyler's White House tenure was tempestuous. When his belief in the limited powers of federal government led him to veto his fellow Whigs' measure for reestablishing a national bank, he found himself deserted by his cabinet, formally read out of his party, and branded His Accidency by former allies.” — National Portrait Gallery
“In rallying to the cry of Tippecanoe and Tyler, too in 1840, voters had their eyes fixed on the Whig Party's White House contender referred to in the first half of that catchy slogan William Henry Harrison, hero of the Battle of Tippecanoe. For most, his vice-presidential running mate, John Tyler, represented merely an afterthought. Within a month of his inauguration, however, Harrison was dead, and Tyler became the first vice president to be made president upon the death of his predecessor.
Tyler claimed the full powers of the presidency on taking office and thereby set a valuable precedent for future vice presidents who faced his situation. But Tyler's White House tenure was tempestuous. When his belief in the limited powers of federal government led him to veto his fellow Whigs' measure for reestablishing a national bank, he found himself deserted by his cabinet, formally read out of his party, and branded His Accidency by former allies.” — National Portrait Gallery
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 29, 2025
5. John Tyler Marker
The Virginia Civil Rights Monument can be seen behind the Marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,601 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 17, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on January 31, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia.
