Ellen Glasgow House, Richmond

Name: Ellen Glasgow House
Address: 1 West Main Street, Richmond, United States

#240 among attractions in Richmond

Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Ellen Glasgow House, also known as the Branch-Glasgow House, is a historic house at 1 West Main Street in Richmond, Virginia. Built in 1841, it is nationally significant as the home of writer Ellen Glasgow from 1887 until her death. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971. ()

Built: 1841 (183 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'35"N, 77°26'41"W

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1 West Main StreetDowntown Richmond (Monroe Ward)Richmond United States

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Ellen Glasgow House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Altria Theater, Monroe Park, Virginia War Memorial, St. Andrew's Church.

0.5 miNW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
12 min walk • The Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex.
0.4 miNW
Park, Playground
Monroe Park, Richmond
11 min walk • Monroe Park is a 7.5 acres landscaped park 1 mile northwest of the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.
0.5 miSW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, History museum
Virginia War Memorial, Richmond
12 min walk • The Virginia War Memorial is a 1955 memorial in Richmond, Virginia, originally dedicated to Virginians killed in World War II and the Korean War. In 1980, the Shrine was enlarged to honor those Virginians killed in action in the Vietnam War. In 1996, the names of Virginians killed in action during Desert Storm/Desert Shield were added.
0.4 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Church, Richmond
11 min walk • St. Andrew's Church is an historic Episcopal church complex in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The complex consists of the church, school, parish hall, Instructive Nurse Association Building, and William Byrd Community House or Arents Free Library.
~1790 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
9 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.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
13 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.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
12 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
~1460 ftN
37°32'48"N • 77°26'35"W
Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond
8 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
~1480 ftN
37°32'49"N • 77°26'38"W
Visual Art Studio, Richmond
8 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
~1710 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Centenary United Methodist Church, Richmond
9 min walk • Centenary United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church located in Richmond, Virginia. The Gothic Revival building was completed in 1843.
~1930 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Downtown Richmond, Richmond
10 min walk • Downtown Richmond is the central business district of Richmond, Virginia. It is generally defined as being bound by Belvidere Street to the west, I-95 to the north and east, and the James River to the south. The Fan district borders it to the west, Highland Park to the north, Church Hill to the east, and Manchester to the south.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ellen Glasgow House?

Nearby attractions include Block 0-100 East Franklin Street Historic District, Richmond (2 min walk), St. Alban's Hall, Richmond (4 min walk), Taylor–Mayo House, Richmond (4 min walk), Two Hundred Block West Franklin Street Historic District, Richmond (5 min walk).

How to get to Ellen Glasgow House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ellen Glasgow House:

Bus

Cary & Harrison • Lines: 5 (16 min walk)
A • Lines: 1A, 1C (17 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (27 min walk)