Carytown — sometimes referred to as “the mile of style” — takes its name from its location on Cary Street which was named after Colonel Archibald Cary in 1927. The district has become one of Richmond's most popular destinations for locals and tourists alike.
What is Richmond VA nickname?
Why is Richmond called RVA?
Byrd named the city after the English town of Richmond near (and now part of) London, because the view of the bend in the James River at the fall line was similar to the view of the River Thames from Richmond Hill in England (which was in turn named after Henry VII's ancestral town of Richmond, North Yorkshire), where
Who is Cary Street in Richmond named after?
Colonel Archibald Cary
Is Shockoe Bottom a safe area?
The streets seem to be safe overall in regards to crime, however there are too many potholes, and broken sidewalks.
Is Shockoe Slip safe?
Do you feel safe walking alone at night in Shockoe Slip? Extremely safe. Night or day, it's a very safe place.
What county is Shockoe Bottom In?
Richmond City County
When did Shockoe Bottom flood?
2004 Shockoe after remnants of tropical storm Gaston caused flooding in Richmond, VA.
When was the Richmond flood wall built?
1995
When did Gaston hit Richmond VA?
On Richmond, Virginia was hit with the remnants of hurricane Gaston. I work in the Shockoe Bottom area of downtown Richmond. Over a period of just a few hours we received almost 14 inches of rain.
Is Shockoe Bottom a good place to live?
Shockoe Bottom is in Richmond City County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. In Shockoe Bottom, most residents rent their homes. In Shockoe Bottom there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Shockoe Bottom and residents tend to lean liberal.
When was Tropical Storm Gaston?
September 3, 2004
Why is it called Shockoe Bottom?
SHOCKOE SLIP/SHOCKOE BOTTOM It's a nod to the city's Shockoe Creek, whose name derives from Shacahocan—a Powhatan/Algonquin phrase that referred to a flat rock at the mouth of the creek. Shockoe Slip was once a trading post, and the “slip” is where boats loaded their cargo.