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Central Office District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Kanawha Plaza

 
 
Kanawha Plaza Stone image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 13, 2010
1. Kanawha Plaza Stone
Inscription. Stone Number SB-01 from Lock Number 1 of the Tidewater Connection of the James River and Kanawha Canal. The lock was completed in 1854. The stones of this lock have been saved for future restoration.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
 
Location. 37° 32.214′ N, 77° 26.338′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Central Office District. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Canal Street and South 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canal Walk (a few steps from this marker); Basin Race (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Richmond Millsites (within shouting distance of this marker); Evacuation of Richmond (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Evacuation Fire (about 400 feet away); Great Turning Basin (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Great Turning Basin (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First National Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
 
Also see . . .  James River and Kanawha Canal Historic District. National Register
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of Historic Places (Submitted on January 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.) 
 
Kanawha Plaza image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 13, 2010
2. Kanawha Plaza
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 847 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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