This plaque appears on the west side of the US Bank building (formerly Second National) north of the corner of Main and 8th Street, where Sailor Street intersects 8th.  The text of the plaque is noted below the photo.

Sailor Street

Named for John Sailor, Richmond's first mayor after incorporation in 1840. 

As taverns required a back entrance on a street, this alley north of Main, from 7th to 11th, was named Sailor Street.

This site is where the Starr House, noted hotel and tavern built in 1838, later known as Meredith (Merideth) House, then Tremont House, stood until 1870.

Dedicated 1972
Heritage Club