Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Bloody Run

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

1. Battle of Bloody Run Marker

Inscription. Nearby is the site where Chief Totopotomoy of the Pamunkey died in 1656. The English colonists had become concerned over the recent settlement nearby of the Rickohockans along the falls of the James River. They called upon Totopotomoy to assist in removing the Rickohockans. An English force led by Col. Edward Hill along with Totopotomoy and his men fought the Rickohockans in 1656. Totopotomoy and many of his men were killed, and the event became known as the Battle of Bloody Run. The Council of Virginia later censured Hill for his lack of leadership.

Erected 2005 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-71.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Military • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1656.

Location. 37° 31.662′ N, 77° 24.747′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is at the intersection of North 32nd Street and East Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on North 32nd Street. This marker is located in the northwest corner of Chimborazo Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Chimborazo Hospital (here, next to this marker); 3108 E. Broad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 3107 E. Broad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 3101 E. Broad St. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Chimborazo Hospital (about 300 feet away); Confederate Hospital (about 400 feet away); Richmond's Civil War Hospitals (about 500 feet away); 3009 E. Broad Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

N 32nd St & E Broad St image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

2. N 32nd St & E Broad St

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,442 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.