Near Chester in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Church of Henricopolis

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

1. The Church of Henricopolis Marker

Inscription. Near this spot was built
Anno Domini 1611
The Church of Henricopolis
Under the auspices of
Sir Thomas Dale
High Marshall of Virginia
The Reverend Alexander Whitaker, M.A,
Minister
This cross is erected to
Commemorate the foundation of the
Protestant Episcopal Church
In Henrico Parish
1911
Replaced A.D. – 1961

Erected 1911 by Episcopal Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1611.

Location. 37° 22.584′ N, 77° 21.594′ W. Marker is near Chester, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker can be reached from Henricus Park Road, 1.3 miles east of Coxendale Road. The marker is located in Henricus Historical Park 300 yards north of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 Henricus Park Road, 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 Lightkeeper’s House (a few steps from this marker); Henricus Historical Park (a few steps from this marker); Henricopolis (a few steps from this marker); John Smith Explores the Chesapeake (a few steps

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from this marker); Changes Over Time (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bermuda Hundred Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); Dutch Gap Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); USCTs At Dutch Gap (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Also see . . .
1. Henricus Historical Park. (Submitted on February 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Henricopolis. Richmond Then and Now (Submitted on February 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

2. The Church of Henricopolis Marker

Henricus Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

3. Henricus Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,470 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.