Varina Marker

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Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Varina

By Kathy Walker, August 11, 2007

1. Varina Marker

Inscription. The name derives from the resemblance of the tobacco introduced and grown by John Rolfe in 1614 to a variety grown in Varina, Spain. Varina was established as a town in 1680 and became the civil, judicial, and ecclesiastical center of Henrico County. The town became the county seat and included the first courthouse and jail, dunking stool, tavern, ferry, and racetrack, as well as Henrico Parish's church and glebe. In 1752 the county seat was moved to Richmond. The town of Varina was located on the north bank of the James River just east of the present I-295 bridge.

Erected 1996 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-33.)

Location. 37° 26.051′ N, 77° 19.729′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Farmers Circle Drive, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. Click for map. Located with Action at Osborne's (V-48), Proposed First University in English America (V-30), Henrico (V-29), and Pocahontas (V-28) markers. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Action at Osborne's (here, next to this marker); Proposed First University in English America (here, next to this marker); Henrico Town (here, next to this marker); Pocahontas (here, next to this marker); George Thorpe (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of New Market Heights (approx. 0.6 miles away); Four Mile Creek Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); New Market Road (approx. 1.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Richmond.

By Kathy Walker, August 11, 2007

2. Varina Marker

Shown with markers Action at Osborne's (V 48), Proposed First University in English America (V 30), Henrico Town (V 29), and Pocahontas (V 28).

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 27, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 798 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.