Monumental Church, Richmond

Name: Monumental Church
Address: 1224 E Broad St, Richmond, 23219, United States
Telephone: +1 804-643-7407

#62 among attractions in Richmond

Greek Revival architecture, Church, Historical place

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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. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and is located in the Court End historic district. ()

Built: 1812 (212 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'20"N, 77°25'47"W

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1224 E Broad StDowntown Richmond (Biotech and MCV District)Richmond 23219 United States

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+1 804-643-7407

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Monumental Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virginia State Capitol, Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Washington Monument, White House of the Confederacy.

~1100 ftW
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
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Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
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~1230 ftW
Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond
6 min walk • 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.
~660 ftN
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
White House of the Confederacy, Richmond
4 min walk • The White House of the Confederacy is a historic house located in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Built in 1818, it was the main executive residence of the sole President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, from August 1861 until April 1865.
1.3 miW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
34 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.
~1900 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
10 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.
~1360 ftW
Memorial
Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond
7 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.
~920 ftW
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
5 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.
~590 ftN
Museum offering many views on the war
American Civil War Museum, Richmond
3 min walk • The American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War. The museum operates three sites: The White House of the Confederacy, American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, and American Civil War Museum at Appomattox.
~1020 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
5 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.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monumental Church?

Nearby attractions include William Beers House, Richmond (1 min walk), First African Baptist Church, Richmond (2 min walk), First Baptist Church, Richmond (3 min walk), Egyptian Building, Richmond (3 min walk).

How to get to Monumental Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monumental Church:

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (7 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (7 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (9 min walk)