Shockoe Slip Historic District
Shockoe Slip is a district in the downtown area of Richmond, Virginia. The name "slip" referred to a narrow passageway leading from Main Street to where goods were loaded and unloaded from the former James River and Kanawha Canal.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Morgan Fountain and Virginia State Capitol.
Virginia State Capitol
Government office
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shockoe Bottom and Downtown Richmond.
Shockoe Slip Historic District
- Type: Historic site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Richmond, Central Virginia, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.53463° or 37° 32′ 5″ north
Longitude
-77.43422° or 77° 26′ 3″ west
Open location code
8794GHM8+V8
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=district
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Columbian Block Building and RVA on Wheels.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: The Martin Agency and Shockoe Espresso & Roastery.
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