Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Nine Mile Road
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 29, 2012
1. Nine Mile Road Marker
Inscription.
Nine Mile Road. . First known as New Bridge Road, the name “Nine Mile” comes from the distance between Richmond and Seven Pines ending at Williamsburg Road. In 1888, Richmond City and Seven Pines Railway Company established a route along the road. This line provided city access for Henrico citizens and excursion trains for Richmonders. In 1892, the line was electrified for streetcars two years after developer Edmund Read founded Highland Springs. The federal government purchased the line in 1918 to provide transportation for workers at the world war one powder-bagging plant. In 1920, banker and Sandston namesake, Oliver J. Sands, Sr. bought the streetcar company.
First known as New Bridge Road, the name “Nine Mile” comes from the distance between Richmond and Seven Pines ending at Williamsburg Road. In 1888, Richmond City and Seven Pines Railway Company established a route along the road. This line provided city access for Henrico citizens and excursion trains for Richmonders. In 1892, the line was electrified for streetcars two years after developer Edmund Read founded Highland Springs. The federal government purchased the line in 1918 to provide transportation for workers at the WWI powder-bagging plant. In 1920, banker and Sandston namesake, Oliver J. Sands, Sr. bought the streetcar company.
Erected 2010 by County of Henrico. (Marker Number HC-32.)
Location. 37° 32.479′ N, 77° 22.93′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of Nine Mile Road (Virginia Route 33) and Taylor Road, on the right when traveling east on Nine Mile Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23223, 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. Dabbs House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,138 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
