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1. www.rva.gov › sites › defaultHISTORY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

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   History . City of Richmond, Virginia . Richmond was founded in 1737 by Colonel William Byrd, II. He inherited the former Stegg lands on both sides of the James River from his father and became known himself as the “Father of Richmond”. He visited Richmond in 1733 and planned to build a city to be called “Richmond”.

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3. lva-virginia.libguides.com › cRichmond Maps at the Library of Virginia

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Map of the City of Richmond, Virginia, 1861–1865 Prepared for the Richmond Civil War Centennial Committee by the Confederate War Museum, the Valentine Museum Richmond: Department of Public Works.

4. scholarscompass.vcu.edu › baistBaist Atlas of Richmond, VA (1889) - VCU Libraries Digital ...

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   The atlas consists of an index map and twenty large linen plates (18 ½ inches tall by 28 inches wide) mapping all areas of the city including parts of Henrico and Chesterfield counties and part of the City of Manchester, now Richmond’s South Side, which was then an independent city.

5. lva-virginia.libguides.com › cHistory of Richmond Maps - Richmond Maps at the Library of ...

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Ellyson’s 1856 Richmond City Directory contained a map of the city that listed 95 points of interest, including warehouses, banks, hotels, churches, and meeting places. Richmond’s topographical features are shown, as well.

6. aspace.lib.vt.edu › repositories › 2Collection: Map of the City of Richmond, Virginia, 1861-65 ...

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   Historical map of Richmond, Virginia, shows the city layout during the Civil War. Inset are two images: one is a view of the city, and the other is a promissory city note with an image of City Hall. Map also contains a table of references, indicating the identity of several locations of importance.

7. www.loc.gov › item › 99448334Map of the city of Richmond, Virginia | Library of Congress

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   Map of the city of Richmond, Virginia; Names United States Coast Survey. Created / Published [Washington, D.C.], U.S. Coast Survey, 1864. Headings - Richmond (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Maps

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   What is Richmond's cartographic history?

   • This overview of Richmond's cartographic history provides important context regarding the production of its maps. In 1737 William Mayo, a friend of William Byrd II, completed his survey of the town of Richmond. His plan was one common to the Tidewater, a rectangular town design located east of Shockoe Creek.

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   How is Richmond's history recorded?

   • Richmond's history is recorded not only in text but also in maps. This overview of Richmond's cartographic history provides important context regarding the production of its maps. In 1737 William Mayo, a friend of William Byrd II, completed his survey of the town of Richmond.

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   When did Richmond become a town?

   • There were only 250 people living in Richmond when it became a town in 1742. In May of 1782, about two and a half years after the British surrendered at British incursions than Williamsburg. The first self government was established by the act of incorporation in 1782. own to act as Mayor, another to serve as Recorder and four to serve as Aldermen.

   HISTORY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

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   Who wrote a map of Richmond Virginia?

   • Richmond, (Va.): A. Hoen and Co. From Richmond Virginia in Old Prints 1737-1887. Text by Alexander Wilbourne Weddell. Associate Editor John Lee McElroy. Foreword by Douglas S. Freeman. Richmond: Johnson Publishing Company, 1932. Between pages 32 and 33. R. F. Bower’s Commercial Map of Richmond, Virginia and Suburban Area. 755.44 1947?

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9. www.loc.gov › item › 2006626036Map of the city of Richmond, Virginia | Library of Congress

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   Map of the city of Richmond, Virginia Scale ca. 1:13,350. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 645.5 General map indicating streets and street names, important buildings, and relief by hachures. Water is tinted blue. LC Copy 1: This map... Contributor: United States Coast Survey Date: 1864