Monroe Park Historic District
Monroe Park Historic District is a park in Richmond, Central Virginia, Virginia. Monroe Park Historic District is situated nearby to the neighborhood Oregon Hill, as well as near Monroe Ward.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Altria Theater and Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Altria Theater
Theater building
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The Altria Theater, sometimes referred to as "the Mosque," 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.
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Church
Photo: Martin Kraft, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, is Catholic cathedral that is the seat of the Diocese of Richmond. The property is located along North Laurel Street at 823 Cathedral Place, facing Monroe Park one block north of Main Street.
Monroe Park
Park
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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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oregon Hill and Monroe Ward.
Oregon Hill
Neighborhood
Photo: Morgan Riley, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Oregon Hill is a historic working-class neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia. Oregon Hill overlooks the James River and Belle Isle, and provides access to Hollywood Cemetery.
Monroe Ward
Neighborhood
Photo: Jhw57, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Monroe Ward is a historic neighborhood in Downtown Richmond. It is East of the Fan district and includes several apartment buildings, usually with VCU students living in them.
Jackson Ward
Neighborhood
Photo: Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0.
Jackson Ward, previously known as Central Wards, is a historically African-American district in Richmond, Virginia, with a long tradition of African-American businesses.
Monroe Park Historic District
- Type: Park
- Location: Richmond, Central Virginia, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.54348° or 37° 32′ 37″ northLongitude
-77.45165° or 77° 27′ 6″ westElevation
177 feet (54 metres)Open location code
8794GGVX+98GeoNames ID
4773659
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Saint Andrew’s School and Oregon Hill Historic District.
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