Belle and Mayo Islands in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Belle Isle Rolling Milling and Slitting Manufactory

Approx. 1815-1900

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 31, 2013

1. Belle Isle Rolling Milling and Slitting Manufactory Marker

Inscription. Through the arched doorway mules pulled carts of scrap iron from England. Water powered the machinery. European immigrants and black slaves provided the labor. The nails, wire and horseshoes were famous throughput the South.
Sign donated by St. Catherine's School

Erected by James River Park System.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 37° 31.737′ N, 77° 27.113′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Belle and Mayo Islands. Marker can be reached from Tredegar Street, 0.3 miles west of South 5th Street. Located on Belle Isle which can be reached via a pedestrian bridge from the north bank of the river. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 470 Tredegar 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. Ironworks Oil House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannon over the Camp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canons (sic) and Corpses (about 400 feet away); Hollywood Rapids (about 600 feet away); Native American Fishing (about 600 feet away); Belle Isle Hydro Plant (about 800 feet away);

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Historic Belle Isle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quarry Equipment (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 31, 2013

2. Belle Isle Rolling Milling and Slitting Manufactory Marker

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 31, 2013

3. Belle Isle Rolling Milling and Slitting Manufactory

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.