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
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: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It 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.
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: The Lightkeepers 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
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Also see . . . Henricus Historical Park. Website homepage (Submitted on February 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009
2. The Church of Henricopolis Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009
3. Henricus Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,707 times since then and 27 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.
