Libby Hill, Richmond

Libby Hill
Houses on Libby Hill
Coordinates: 37°31′39″N 77°25′1″W / 37.52750°N 77.41694°W / 37.52750; -77.41694
CountryU.S.
StateVirginia
CityRichmond
DistrictSt. John's Church Historic District (Church Hill)
First settledPre-1796
Oldest building1839
Named afterLuther Libby
LocationRoughly bounded by 27th St., E. Grace St., 31st St., and Main St.
School Zone(s)Richmond Public Schools
Chimbarazo Elementary School
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Armstrong High School

Libby Hill is a small neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia. Libby Hill is located on the southeastern spur of Church Hill, overlooking the James River and the Lucky Strike building. It is known for Libby Hill Park and "The View that Named Richmond". The Libby Hill neighborhood is entirely within the St. John's Church Historic District.