Studley in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Studley

By Bernard Fisher, January 31, 2009

1. Studley Marker

Inscription. The community of Studley takes its name from the birthplace of Patrick Henry (1736-1799), orator of the American Revolution and first state governor of Virginia. The Henry family resided at Studley until 1750. The house, which burned in 1807, was a two-story brick dwelling with several outbuildings. At the time of the Civil War, the area was called Haw's Shop for a local blacksmith, and a cavalry engagement was fought there on 28 May 1864. The community adopted the name Studley by 1888.

Erected 1997 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number O-58.)

Location. 37° 40.588′ N, 77° 17.573′ W. Marker is in Studley, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is at the intersection of Studley Road (County Route 606) and Williamsville Road (County Route 615), on the left when traveling east on Studley Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mechanicsville VA 23116, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Airmail Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Salem Church/Haw’s Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Studley

Studley General Store image. Click for full size.

By Bernard Fisher, February 2, 2009

2. Studley General Store

(approx. half a mile away); Enon Church (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Enon Church (approx. one mile away); Newmarket (approx. 1.2 miles away); Stuart's Ride (approx. 2.1 miles away); William Latané (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Studley.

Categories. • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil •

Studley Post Office image. Click for full size.

By Bernard Fisher, January 31, 2009

3. Studley Post Office

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on February 3, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,034 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.