Virginia State Penitentiary
Virginia State Penitentiary is a building in Richmond, Central Virginia, Virginia. Virginia State Penitentiary is situated nearby to the neighborhood Oregon Hill, as well as near the park Gambles Hill.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include American Civil War Museum and Altria Theater.
American Civil War Museum
Museum
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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. American Civil War Museum is situated 570 metres south of Virginia State Penitentiary.
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. Altria Theater is situated 750 metres northwest of Virginia State Penitentiary.
Gambles Hill
Park
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Gambles Hill is a neighborhood near Downtown Richmond, Virginia. The neighborhood contains the Virginia War Monument, Historic Tredegar, Brown's Island and the WestRock Corporation. Gambles Hill is situated 440 metres south of Virginia State Penitentiary.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oregon Hill and Monroe Ward.
Oregon Hill
Neighborhood
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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
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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.
Downtown Richmond
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The Downtown district of Richmond includes the business district, Shockoe, Jackson Ward and Tobacco Row.
Virginia State Penitentiary
- Type: Building
- Location: Richmond, Central Virginia, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.54042° or 37° 32′ 26″ northLongitude
-77.44776° or 77° 26′ 52″ westElevation
44 metres (144 feet)Open location code
8794GHR2+5VGeoNames ID
4791343
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