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

James Crewes

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 10, 2019

1. James Crewes Marker

Inscription. English merchant James Crewes (1623-1677), emigrated to Virginia by 1655 and acquired a 541 acre plantation at Turkey Island. As a planter, burgess from Henrico County and militia officer, Crewes disagreed with the governor's policies related to native commerce, perceived high taxation and apathy over Native American attacks on the Virginia frontier. In 1675, he and other residents joined with Nathaniel Bacon to protect their interests in the colony. Captured and found guilty as an instigator in Bacon’s Rebellion, Crewes was hanged near Jamestown in January of 1677. His Turkey Island plantation was purchased by William Randolph in 1684.

Erected 2017 by County of Henrico. (Marker Number HC-43.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1677.

Location. 37° 24.372′ N, 77° 16.172′ W. Marker is in Henrico, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) 0.2 miles west of Willis Church Road ( Route 156), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Turkey Island Mansion (here, next to this marker); Engagement at Malvern Cliffs (a few steps from this marker); The Flood of 1771 (a few steps from this marker); Turkey Island (a few steps from this marker); Captain Thomas Harris (approx. 0.4 miles away); Curles Neck and Bremo (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nathaniel Bacon (approx. half a mile away); Malvern Cliffs (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henrico.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Curles Neck and Bremo

New Market Road (facing east) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 10, 2019

2. New Market Road (facing east)

(was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,121 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.