Samuel Pleasants Parsons House, Richmond

Name: Samuel Pleasants Parsons House
Address: Richmond, United States

#148 among attractions in Richmond

Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Samuel Pleasants Parsons House is a historic dwelling located at 601 Spring Street in Richmond, Virginia. It is best known for being the home of quaker, abolitionist, and prison superintendent Samuel Pleasants Parsons. It is likely that this house was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. It is the oldest remaining building within the Oregon Hill neighborhood. ()

Coordinates: 37°32'20"N, 77°26'59"W

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Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver (Oregon Hill)Richmond United States

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Day trips

Samuel Pleasants Parsons House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belle Isle, Tredegar Iron Works, James Monroe Tomb, Altria Theater.

0.5 miS
Park, Body of water, Island
Belle Isle, Richmond
14 min walk • Belle Isle is a small 54-acre island in the city of Richmond, Virginia. Belle Island lies within the James River, and being owned by the city it serves as a city park.
~1700 ftSE
Museum, Historical place, Military museum
Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond
9 min walk • The Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Virginia, was the biggest ironworks in the Confederacy during the American Civil War, and a significant factor in the decision to make Richmond its capital.
0.4 miSW
Tomb, Gothic Revival architecture
James Monroe Tomb, Richmond
12 min walk • The James Monroe Tomb is the burial place of U.S. President James Monroe in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, United States.
0.5 miN
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
14 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.
0.5 miN
Park, Playground
Monroe Park, Richmond
14 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.
~820 ftSE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, History museum
Virginia War Memorial, Richmond
4 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.
~1270 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Church, Richmond
7 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.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
19 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 miSW
Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond
13 min walk • Hollywood Cemetery is a large, sprawling cemetery located next to Richmond, Virginia's Oregon Hill neighborhood at 412 South Cherry Street.
0.6 miS
Bridge
Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge, Richmond
15 min walk • The Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 301 across the James River at the Fall Line.
0.7 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
19 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Samuel Pleasants Parsons House?

Nearby attractions include Oregon Hill, Richmond (3 min walk), Virginia War Memorial, Richmond (4 min walk), St. Andrew's Church, Richmond (7 min walk), Gambles Hill, Richmond (8 min walk).

How to get to Samuel Pleasants Parsons House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Samuel Pleasants Parsons House:

Bus

Cary & Harrison • Lines: 5 (13 min walk)
A • Lines: 1A, 1C (25 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (30 min walk)