Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground, Richmond

Name: Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground
Address: Richmond, United States

#61 among attractions in Richmond

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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. It was created as the replacement for the Burial Ground for Negroes, now also called the African Burial Ground, located in Shockoe Bottom. The Burial Ground for Negroes was closed in 1816 upon the opening of this new African Burying Ground on Shockoe Hill. It is one of Virginia's most endangered historic places. ()

Coordinates: 37°33'7"N, 77°25'42"W

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Northside (Gilpin)Richmond United States

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Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, The National, John Marshall House, The Valentine.

0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
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0.8 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
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0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
18 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
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Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
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0.8 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
22 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.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Richmond
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0.6 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
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0.8 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
22 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
0.7 miW
37°32'60"N • 77°26'29"W
Black History Museum & Cultural Center, Richmond
19 min walk • Museum
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, Richmond
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0.9 miSW
37°32'48"N • 77°26'35"W
Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond
23 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground?

Nearby attractions include Hebrew Cemetery, Richmond (3 min walk), Fifth Street Viaduct, Richmond (4 min walk), The Almshouse, Richmond (4 min walk), Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond (5 min walk).

How to get to Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground:

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J • Lines: 14, 3C (16 min walk)
I • Lines: 3C, 5 (16 min walk)