Chester in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Farrar's Island
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009
1. Farrar's Island Marker
In 1611, Farrar's Island was the site of the "Citie of Henrico," one of Virginia's first four primary settlement areas under the Virginia Company of London. Later, it was part of a 2,000-acre land 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 they sold it to Thomas Randolph on 26 Jan. 1727.Erected 1999 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-199.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1727.
Location. 37° 22.157′ N, 77° 25.07′ W. Marker is in Chester, Virginia, in Chesterfield County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Osbornes (here, next to this marker); Proctor's Creek Fight (approx. 0.8 miles away); Into the "Bottle" (approx. 0.8 miles away); Battle of Chester Station (approx. 0.9 miles away); Chester Station Fight (approx. 1.2 miles away); Halfway House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Half-Way House (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Half-Way House (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.
Also see . . . Henricus Historical Park. (Submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009
2. Farrar's Island Marker on Jeff Davis Highway
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,134 times since then and 529 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
