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Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond

#102 among attractions in Richmond

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Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond

Facts and practical information

Built: 1820 (204 years ago)Coordinates: 37°33'5"N, 77°25'54"W
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2 Hospital StNorthside (Gilpin)Richmond 23219 United States

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Shockoe Hill Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, The National, John Marshall House, The Valentine.

  • richmond coliseum0.5 miS
    Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities

    Richmond Coliseum, Richmond

    13 min walk • Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one.

  • the national richmond0.7 miS
    Theater, Concerts and shows

    The National, Richmond

    18 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.

  • john marshall house richmond0.6 miS
    Museum, History museum, Historical place

    John Marshall House, Richmond

    17 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.

  • the valentine richmond0.7 miS
    Museum, History museum, Art museum

    The Valentine, Richmond

    18 min walk • The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.

  • gallery5 richmond0.7 miSW
    Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts

    Gallery5, Richmond

    18 min walk • Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.

  • shockoe hill african burying ground richmond~940 ftE
    Cemetery

    Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground, Richmond

    5 min walk • The Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground was established by the city of Richmond, Virginia, for the interment of free people of color, and the enslaved. The heart of this now invisible burying ground is located at 1305 N 5th St.

  • maggie l walker national historic site richmond0.4 miSW
    Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture

    Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Richmond

    11 min walk • The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Site located at 110½ E. Leigh Street on "Quality Row" in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1975.

  • hippodrome theater richmond0.5 miSW
    Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue

    Hippodrome Theater, Richmond

    12 min walk • The Hippodrome Theater is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in the historical African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, which was referred to as "The Harlem of the South" during the 1920s.

  • richmond centerstage0.7 miS
    Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

    Richmond CenterStage, Richmond

    19 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...

  • black history museum cultural center richmond0.5 miW
    37°32'60"N • 77°26'29"W

    Black History Museum & Cultural Center, Richmond

    14 min walk • Museum

  • sixth mount zion baptist church richmond~1970 ftW
    Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites

    Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, Richmond

    10 min walk • Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located in Richmond, Virginia. The church was founded in 1867. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shockoe Hill Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Hebrew Cemetery, Richmond (4 min walk), The Almshouse, Richmond (4 min walk), Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground, Richmond (5 min walk), Fifth Street Viaduct, Richmond (7 min walk).

How to get to Shockoe Hill Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shockoe Hill Cemetery:

Bus
  • J • Lines: 14, 3C (15 min walk)
  • I • Lines: 3C, 5 (15 min walk)

Train
  • Richmond Main Street (31 min walk)

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