Gambles Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Tredegar Iron Works
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 12, 2014
1. Tredegar Iron Works Marker
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark by
American Society for Metals
Chartered in 1837, Tredegar Iron Works was a major supplier of armament to the Confederacy during the Civil War. The foundry cast more than 1000 cannons for Lee's troops, and the rolling mills turned out heavy iron plates for Confederate naval vessels, including the Merrimac, the world's first armored warship.
Erected 1976 by American Society for Metals.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the ASM International Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 37° 32.114′ N, 77° 26.684′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Gambles Hill. It can be reached from Tredegar Street 0.1 miles west of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Tredegar Street, 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 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Canal Walk / Historic Canals (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Tredegar Iron Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Haxall Headgates
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Gun Foundry (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Joseph Reid Anderson (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Enterprise and Iron (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Cupola Furnace and Foundry (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Civil War Visitor Center (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Overshot Waterwheel (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Tredegar Iron Works (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Southern Firepower (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Southern Firepower (was about 300 feet away but has been reported to
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 12, 2014
2. Tredegar Iron Works Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 12, 2014
3. Tredegar Iron Works Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 937 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
