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One of Richmond’s oldest neighborhoods, Shockoe Bottom, derives from the former Shockoe Creek, an homage to the Powhatan/Algonquian phrase “Shacahocan.” Shockoe Bottom’s story is an integral part of United States history.
Shockoe Bottom historically known as Shockoe Valley, is an area in Richmond, Virginia, just east of downtown, along the James River. Located between Shockoe Hill and Church Hill, Shockoe Bottom contains much of the land included in Colonel William Mayo's 1737 plan of Richmond, making it one of the city's oldest neighborhoods.
Formerly The Enslaved African Heritage Campus, The Shockoe Project will create a comprehensive, experiential destination that places Richmond at the center of the American story by recognizing the history of enslaved and free Africans and people of African descent.
May 25, 2023 · Are you thinking about moving to Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA? This riverside neighborhood near downtown is one of the oldest communities in Richmond. Shockoe Bottom is a vibrant area featuring cobblestone streets, upscale fashion stores, local cafes, breweries, live music, art studios, and excellent restaurants.
May 31, 2023 · Shockoe is the oldest neighborhood in the city, recognized as the Birthplace of Richmond, and a commercial and manufacturing center for almost 300 years. Of the six remaining pre-1800 buildings in the City of Richmond, five are in Shockoe.
Sep 11, 2023 · Shockoe Bottom lies just a mile southeast of downtown Richmond, nestled along the scenic James River. It boasts excellent accessibility, being near Interstate 95 and bordered by notable neighborhoods such as Shockoe Slip and Church Hill.
Mar 7, 2022 · Shockoe Bottom was the center of Richmond’s slave trade and played a pivotal role during the peak years of the nation’s interstate slave trade. In fact, Solomon Northup, author of 12 Years a Slave, was held here in 1841 at the notorious Goodwin’s slave jail before he was transported in chains to New Orleans. Richmond’s slave trade ...
