Wickham House, Richmond

Name: Wickham House
Address: Richmond, United States

#103 among attractions in Richmond

Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture

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The Wickham House, also known as the Wickham-Valentine House, is a historic house museum on East Clay Street in Richmond, Virginia. Completed in 1812, it is considered one of the finest examples of architecture from the Federal period. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971. ()

Built: 1812 (212 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'29"N, 77°25'51"W

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Downtown Richmond (Capitol District)Richmond United States

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Wickham House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1250 ftSW
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
7 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...
~1560 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
8 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.
~1150 ftSW
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.
~430 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
White House of the Confederacy, Richmond
3 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.
~1260 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
7 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.
~1270 ftSW
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.
~1400 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond
7 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.
~850 ftSW
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.
~500 ftSE
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.
~810 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
4 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
~90 ftW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wickham House?

Nearby attractions include The Valentine, Richmond (1 min walk), White House of the Confederacy, Richmond (3 min walk), Richmond Academy of Medicine, Richmond (3 min walk), American Civil War Museum, Richmond (3 min walk).

How to get to Wickham House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wickham House:

Bus

C • Lines: 2A, 2C (3 min walk)
D • Lines: 2A, 2C (3 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (13 min walk)