North Side in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Shockoe Hill Cemetery
Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Veteran Burials
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 17, 2014
1. Shockoe Hill Cemetery Marker
This monument is dedicated to the memory of the more than 27 Patriots of the American Revolution and 400 veterans of the War of 1812 buried in this cemetery. Their loyalty, faith, courage and self sacrifice in servicing our country preserved the freedoms we enjoy today. We hope that every visitor to this cemetery recognizes the service they provided to our country and that it is never forgotten.
Dedicated November 11, 20911
Erected 2011 by Sons of the American Revolution, Society of the War of 1812, United States Daughters of 1812.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list.
Location. 37° 33.117′ N, 77° 25.877′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the North Side. Memorial can be reached from
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union POW Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Brown's Island Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Great Chief Justice" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Shockoe Hill Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Shockoe Hill Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Hebrew Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground (about 700 feet away); Engine Company No. 9 Fire Station (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Also see . . . Friends of Shockoe Hill Cemetery. (Submitted on December 17, 2014.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 17, 2014
2. Shockoe Hill Cemetery
Photographed By Bernard Fisher
3. Peter Francisco
Died Jan. 16, 1831. A soldier of Revolutionary fame.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
