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

Inscription. 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 (DHR) 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. It is on U.S. 1 0.1 miles north of Osborne Road, on the right when

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traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chester VA 23831, United States 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 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); a different marker also named Battle of Chester Station (approx. 0.9 miles away); Chester Station Fight (approx. 1.2 miles away); Halfway House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hero Of The Revolution (approx.

Farrar's Island Marker on Jeff Davis Highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

2. Farrar's Island Marker on Jeff Davis Highway

1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Chester Station (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Henricus Historical Park. (Submitted on February 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

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 7,414 times since then and 391 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.