Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Oldest Commercial Building in Richmond
1817
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 3, 2013
1. The Oldest Commercial Building in Richmond Marker
During the Civil War, the Union Army passed by this spot on their way into Richmond. This area was the heart of the Confederate Civil War hospital, prison and supply district.
Originally a lumberhouse, It has served the community as a brewery, soap and candle factory, saddle factory, gunsmith and produce market. The storefront was added in 1909 to depict the popular Greek Revival style of architecture.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 37° 32.024′ N, 77° 25.619′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Shockoe Bottom. It is at the intersection of North 18th Street (U.S. 360) and East Franklin Street, on the left when traveling north on North 18th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post
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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, 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: Origins of Richmond (here, next to this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Masons' Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Florida Hospital of Richmond, Virginia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Francis Asbury (about 400 feet away); Confederate General Hospital No. 12 (about 400 feet away); Lockwood Double House, 1845 (about 500 feet away); Craig House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 3, 2013
2. The Oldest Commercial Building in Richmond Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher
3. N 18th St & E Franklin St
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,695 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
