Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond

Name: Virginia Washington Monument
Address: Richmond, United States

#27 among attractions in Richmond

Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues

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The Virginia Washington Monument, also known as the Washington Monument, is a 19th-century neoclassical statue of George Washington located on the public square in Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by Thomas Crawford and completed under the supervision of Randolph Rogers after Crawford's death. It is the terminus for Grace Street. The cornerstone of the monument was laid in 1850 and it became the second equestrian statue of Washington to be unveiled in the United States. It was not completed until 1869. ()

Built: 1849 (175 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'22"N, 77°26'2"W

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Downtown Richmond (Capitol District)Richmond United States

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Virginia Washington Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virginia State Capitol, Richmond Coliseum, The National, Virginia Women's Monument.

~280 ftSE
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
2 min walk • The Virginia State Capitol, a historical beacon in the heart of Richmond, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of American democracy. Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, in collaboration with French architect Charles-Louis...
~1860 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
9 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.
~960 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
5 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.
~130 ftW
Memorial
Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond
1 min walk • The Virginia Women's Monument is a state memorial in Richmond, Virginia commemorating the contributions of Virginia women to the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America.
~420 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond
3 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Located directly across the street from the Virginia State Capitol, it has long been a popular house of worship for political figures, including General Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Davis was a member.
~350 ftE
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
2 min walk • Old City Hall, known formerly as City Hall, is the former city hall of Richmond, Virginia that was designed by Elijah E. Myers. It served as City Hall from its completion in 1894 through the 1970s.
~1080 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
6 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
~1110 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
6 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 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
20 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.
~1230 ftE
Greek Revival architecture, Church, Historical place
Monumental Church, Richmond
6 min walk • Monumental Church is a former Episcopal church that stands at 1224 E. Broad Street between N. 12th and College streets in Richmond, Virginia. Designed by architect Robert Mills, it is one of America's earliest and most distinctive Greek Revival churches.
~540 ftNW
Church
St. Peter's Church, Richmond
3 min walk • St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral of Richmond, Virginia, United States, located at 800 E. Grace St. is the oldest Catholic Church in Richmond. From the erecting of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond in 1850 until the completion of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in 1906, St. Peter's Church served as the cathedral and seat of the diocese.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Virginia Washington Monument?

Nearby attractions include Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond (1 min walk), Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, Richmond (2 min walk), Virginia State Capitol, Richmond (2 min walk), Old City Hall, Richmond (2 min walk).

How to get to Virginia Washington Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Virginia Washington Monument:

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (5 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (5 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (12 min walk)