City Center in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Major James Gibbon
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 9, 2011
1. Major James Gibbon Marker
Major James Gibbon
1750 + 1835
A soldier of the Revolution
He led the forlorn hope against
Stony Point for which he received
through Congress the thanks of
a grateful Country
Erected 1925 by Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 37° 32.439′ N, 77° 26.389′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in City Center. Marker is at the intersection of North 5th Street and Main Street (Virginia Route 147), on the left when traveling south on North 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 North 5th Street, 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. Hancock-Wirt-Caskie House (a few steps from this marker); The Hotel John Marshall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Robertson Hospital (about 600 feet away); George Wythe (about 700 feet away); Woman's Club (about 800 feet away); Miller & Rhoads (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stewart-Lee House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The "Richmond 34" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 9, 2011
2. N 5th St & Main St
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
