The Devil Half Acre

Lumpkins Jail, operated by Robert Lumpkin, was a notorious slave trading post in Richmond from the 1830s until the end of the Civil War. It was the largest slaveholding facility in the area, where enslaved people were held for sale or punishment. The complex included a boarding house for traders and was located near the state capital. After the Civil War, Robert's widow, Mary, inherited the property. Today, it is part of the Richmond Slave Trail, marking its historical significance.

What was the primary function of Lumpkins Jail during its operation?

• A school for freed slaves

• A courthouse

• A slave trading post

• A hospital for the enslaved

Who was Mary in relation to Robert Lumpkin?

• An enslaved woman who became his wife

• A fellow slave trader

• His sister

• His business partner

What additional facility was available at Lumpkins Jail for buyers and sellers?

• A chapel

• A boarding house

• A marketplace

• A library

How far was Lumpkins Jail from the state capital?

• Three blocks

• Four blocks

• Two blocks

• One block

What happened to Lumpkins Jail after the Civil War?

• It was converted into a school

• It was left to Robert's wife, Mary

• It became a museum

• It was destroyed