GeoByte1:Richmond's capitol building was designed by Virginia's Thomas Jefferson before he became president. It was modeled after a Roman temple.
GeoByte2:According to tradition, Patrick Henry spoke the famous words "Give me liberty or give me death!" during a speech at Richmond's St. John's Church.
GeoByte3:American author Edgar Allan Poe lived in Richmond. The city now has a museum dedicated to his memory.
GeoByte4:U.S. presidents James Monroe and John Tyler are buried in Richmond's Hollywood Cemetery.
GeoByte5:Statues of the eight U.S. presidents from Virginia are on display at the State Capitol.
GeoByte6:Richmond was the Confederate capital for most of the Civil War. The White House of the Confederacy still stands in Richmond.