Belle and Mayo Islands in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Belle Isle Prison Camp Monument

Belle Isle Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 31, 2013

1. Belle Isle Monument

Inscription. During the Civil War over 1,000 Union soldiers perished in the 6 acre prison site before you. Of those who survived, in bothe Northern and Southern camps, many were exchanged in such wretched condition that they were often unfit to return to duty.

In gratitude for the perseverance of these Union soldiers who sacrificed much to preserve the Union we dedicate this monument

Col. James D. Brady Camp #63
Petersburg, Virginia

Irish Brigade Camp #4
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Erected by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 37° 31.878′ N, 77° 27.047′ W. Monument is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Belle and Mayo Islands. It can be reached from Tredegar Street 0.3 miles west of South 5th Street. Located on Belle Isle which can be reached via a pedestrian bridge from the north bank of the river. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 470 Tredegar Street, Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial monument 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 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Belle Isle (a few steps from this marker); James River Fall Line (a few steps from this marker); The Civil War at Belle Isle

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Old Dominion Iron and Steel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ironworks Oil House (about 700 feet away); Robert E. Lee Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. Civil War POW Camp (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Power of Moving Water (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Historic Belle Isle (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Historic Belle Isle (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Old Dominion Iron & Steel Company (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Canons & Corpses (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Cannon over the Camp (was about 700

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 31, 2013

2. Belle Isle Monument

feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Native American Fishing (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Belle Isle Rolling Milling and Slitting Manufactory (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Hollywood Rapids (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Belle Isle Prison Camp Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 31, 2013

3. Belle Isle Prison Camp Site

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,763 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 1, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.