Manchester Elliott Grays

Manchester Elliott Grays (HMK2K)

Location: Richmond, VA 23224
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 31.308', W 77° 26.53'

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(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.
Details
HM NumberHMK2K
Series This marker is part of the United Daughters of the Confederacy series
Tags
Year Placed1935
Placed ByUnited Daughters of the Confederacy
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 4:23pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 284182 N 4155562
Decimal Degrees37.52180000, -77.44216667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 31.308', W 77° 26.53'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 31' 18.48" N, 77° 26' 31.80" W
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Area Code(s)804, 757
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 28 E 10th St, Richmond VA 23224, US
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