Manchester in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Manchester Elliott Grays
April 24, 2010
1. Manchester Elliott Grays Marker (front)
Here on the site of the old market
square the Manchester Elliott Grays,
the first volunteer company in this
section, was mustered into service
May 9, 1861, commanded by Louis
Francis Bossieux. After attending
services at the old Ninth Street
Methodist Church, they entrained
for Norfolk May 10, 1861.
Erected by Elliott Grays Chapter
United Daughters of the
Confederacy. May 9, 1935.
(rear)
Here the Manchester Artillery,
composed of Manchester and
Chesterfield County men, was
enrolled for service, May 1, 1861,
Dr. William R. Weisiger, commanding.
Erected 1935 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1842.
Location. 37° 31.308′ N, 77° 26.53′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Manchester. Marker is at the intersection of East 10th Street and Hull Street Road (U.S. 360), on the left when traveling east on East 10th Street. This monument is located on the lawn of the old Manchester Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonel Thomas Stegge, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Dorothy Height (approx. ¼ mile away); Dr. Dorothy Irene Height (approx. ¼ mile away); Manchester Lodge No. 14 (approx. ¼ mile away); The African Church of Manchester (approx. 0.3 miles away); The First Baptist Church of South Richmond (approx. 0.3 miles away); Manchester Canal (approx. half a mile away); Transitions (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
April 24, 2010
2. Manchester Elliott Grays Marker (rear)
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3. Manchester Elliott Grays Marker
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4. Old Manchester Courthouse
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