Near Dutch Gap in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Farrar's Island
Crown Land Grant Issued in 1637
— Henricus Historical Park: 1611 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
1. Farrar's Island Marker
Inscription.
Farrar's Island. Crown Land Grant Issued in 1637. You are now on Farrar's Island. Here in 1611, Sir Thomas Dale established the "Citie of Henryco", one of Virginia's first four primary settlement areas under the Virginia Company of London. Later, this land was part of a 2,000-acre patent issued posthumously to William Farrar in 1637. Farrar, who arrived in Virginia from London in 1618 aboard the Neptune, invested in the company under its third charter. In 1626, Governor Sir George Yeardley appointed Farrar to the Governor's Council, a position he occupied until 1632. He also served as a Justice for two counties. Farrar family members resided on the Island until it was sold to Thomas Randolph on January 26, 1727.
You are now on Farrar's Island. Here in 1611, Sir Thomas Dale established the "Citie of Henryco", one of Virginia's first four primary settlement areas under the Virginia Company of London. Later, this land was part of a 2,000-acre patent issued posthumously to William Farrar in 1637. Farrar, who arrived in Virginia from London in 1618 aboard the Neptune, invested in the company under its third charter. In 1626, Governor Sir George Yeardley appointed Farrar to the Governor's Council, a position he occupied until 1632. He also served as a Justice for two counties. Farrar family members resided on the Island until it was sold to Thomas Randolph on January 26, 1727.
Location. 37° 22.499′ N, 77° 21.748′ W. Marker is near Dutch Gap, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker is on Henricus Park Road, 1.3 miles east of Coxendale Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester VA 23836, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bermuda Hundred Campaign (within shouting distance
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
2. Farrar's Island Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
