Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond

Name: Shockoe Hill Cemetery
Address: 2 Hospital St, Richmond, 23219, United States

#102 among attractions in Richmond

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Facts and practical information

The Shockoe Hill Cemetery is a historic cemetery located on Shockoe Hill in Richmond, Virginia. ()

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.

0.5 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.
0.7 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.
0.6 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.
0.7 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.
0.7 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.
~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.
0.4 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.
0.5 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.
0.7 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...
0.5 miW
37°32'60"N • 77°26'29"W
Black History Museum & Cultural Center, Richmond
14 min walk • Museum
~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)