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 Historic District, as well as near the park Gambles Hill.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include American Civil War Museum and Altria Theater.
American Civil War Museum
Museum
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 1,900 feet south of Virginia State Penitentiary.
Altria Theater
Theater building
Gambles Hill
Park
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 1,400 feet south of Virginia State Penitentiary.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oregon Hill Historic District and Monroe Ward.
Oregon Hill Historic District
Neighborhood
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
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
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″ north
Longitude
-77.44776° or 77° 26′ 52″ west
Elevation
144 feet (44 metres)
Open location code
8794GHR2+5V
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