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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAPQ_strengthen-the-arm-of-liberty_Richmond-VA.html
With the faith and courage oftheir forefathers who madepossible the freedom of theseUnited Statesthe Boy Scouts of Americadedicated this copy of theStatue of Liberty as a pledgeof everlasting fidelity andloyalty40th anniversary crusade toStrengthe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMANR_osborne-landing_Richmond-VA.html
The Arrohateck Indians lived along the James River north of the Appomattox. They met Smith and his comrades on their initial journey up the James, paddling out to meet the English on a small island. "In the midway staying to refresh our selves in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMANQ_henricus-historical-park_Richmond-VA.html
Near this spot, the Arrohateck Indians greeted John Smith and his compatriots during their May 1607 exploration upriver from Jamestown. Smith's 1612 Map of Virginia shows Arrohateck towns on both shores of the James below present-day Richmond.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAMY_to-honor_Richmond-VA.html
To honorthe Confederate Soldierswho in defense of Richmondgave their lives on the Battlefieldsof Henrico County1861 - 1865
Placed by Lee Chapter No. 123United Daughters of the Confederacy1948
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAMX_city-of-richmond-bicentennial_Richmond-VA.html
On July 2, 1782, the people of Richmond gathered near this site to elect twelve citizens and constitute their first city government, known as the Common Hall. The next day, the Richmond Common Council held its first meeting on the same site and el…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAMV_naval-assault-at-drewrys-bluff_Richmond-VA.html
On May 15, 1862 a small federal fleet including the ironclads, the Monitor, the Galena, and three wooden war ships sailed up the James River to try to enter the Confederate capital at Richmond. Their efforts were blocked at Drewry's Bluff by Confe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAMU_osborne-landing_Richmond-VA.html
Osborne Landing was located near here along the north bank of the James River across from the Village of Osborne in Chesterfield County. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries a ferry operated nearby and the landing was a regular stopping point fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAM1_alexander-h-stephens-house-site_Richmond-VA.html
Alexander H. StephensVice President of theConfederate States of AmericaLived in the house that stood here in 1861This tablet is placed by theConfederate Memorial Literary Society, A.D., 1912,
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAM0_presidents-mansion_Richmond-VA.html
This house was the executive mansion of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family from August 1861 until April 2, 1865. A West Point graduate, former U.S. senator from Mississippi, and former U.S. secretary of war, Davis was the Confede…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAL3_confederate-soldiers-sailors-monument_Richmond-VA.html
Erected by theConfederate Soldiers & SailorsMonument AssociationAnno Domini 1887-1894.