Biotech and MCV District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Sadie Heath Cabaniss

(1865-1921) — Nursing Innovator

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 7, 2013

1. Sadie Heath Cabaniss Marker

Inscription. Sadie Heath Cabaniss laid the foundation for professional nursing in Virginia and was the founder of the VCU School of Nursing in 1893. Cabaniss, who held leadership positions in both state and national nursing organizations, led the movement to secure licensing registration for Virginia nurses in 1903. As superintendent of the Old Dominion Training School, Cabaniss molded Virginia's first generation of professional nurses. Her devotion to the cause of public health led her to develop a nurses' settlement in Richmond and in St. Augustine, Florida. She also established the first rural health visiting nurse service in Virginia for Hanover County.

Erected 2013 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-94.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 37° 32.573′ N, 77° 25.747′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. It is at the intersection

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of East Leigh Street and North 11th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Leigh Street. Located on Virginia Commonwealth University's medical campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 East Leigh Street, Richmond VA 23298, 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,

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: Low Rise Dorms (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital (about 600 feet away); Wickham-Valentine House (about 700 feet away); Valentine Museum (about 700 feet away); White House of the Confederacy (about 700 feet away); President’s Mansion (about 700 feet away); Propeller shaft of the Iron-Clad Virginia

East Leigh Street (facing west) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 7, 2013

2. East Leigh Street (facing west)

(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. Matthew Fontaine Maury (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Maupin - Maury House (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Alexander H. Stephens House Site (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Marker was relocated nearby shortly after installation. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 20, 2014

3. Marker was relocated nearby shortly after installation.

VCU School of Nursing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 7, 2013

4. VCU School of Nursing

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 20, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 7, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.