Henrico in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Fergusons of Malvern Hill
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 18, 2018
1. The Fergusons of Malvern Hill Marker
Inscription.
The Fergusons of Malvern Hill. . William Ferguson and wife Myrtle Deane purchased Malvern Hill farm in 1942. The family was a steward of the land and its history for nearly 75 years. William moved to Henrico County in 1920 where he became manager of Curles Neck farm, helping it to become one of the most successful dairies in the state. In 1936 William was appointed to the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, Varina District, where he would serve for the next 17 years, 11 of those years as chairman. A strong supporter for the County Manager form of government, he advocated for equal pay for teachers, the construction of Laburnum Avenue and the development of the county fire and recreation departments.
William Ferguson and wife Myrtle Deane purchased Malvern Hill farm in 1942. The family was a steward of the land and its history for nearly 75 years. William moved to Henrico County in 1920 where he became manager of Curles Neck farm, helping it to become one of the most successful dairies in the state. In 1936 William was appointed to the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, Varina District, where he would serve for the next 17 years, 11 of those years as chairman. A strong supporter for the County Manager form of government, he advocated for equal pay for teachers, the construction of Laburnum Avenue and the development of the county fire and recreation departments.
Erected 2018 by County of Henrico. (Marker Number HC-42.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 37° 23.706′ N, 77° 14.983′ W. Marker is in Henrico, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Malvern Hill Lane, on the right when traveling east on New Market Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Aggy's Freedom Suit (within shouting distance of this
2. The Fergusons of Malvern Hill Marker (facing east)
Virginia Capital Trail on right, VA-5 on left.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 18, 2018
3. The Fergusons of Malvern Hill Marker (facing west)
VA-5 on right, Virginia Capital Trail on left.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2018, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2018, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
