Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Osborne Landing
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 21, 2009
1. Osborne Landing Marker
Osborne Landing was located near here along the north bank of the James River across from the Village of Osborne in Chesterfield County. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries a ferry operated nearby and the landing was a regular stopping point for commercial vessels until around World War I. The Osborne Turnpike, which connected here with its south of the James segment, was among the earliest artificial roads in the United States. It remained the shortest route from Richmond to Petersburg until 1824, when the Manchester and Petersburg Turnpike was completed. Near here also was the site of the Revolutionary Naval Battle of April 27, 1781 between British General Benedict Arnold and American troops.Erected 2007 by County of Henrico. (Marker Number HC-25.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1864.
Location. 37° 24.076′ N, 77° 23.193′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker can
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Naval Assault at Drewry’s Bluff (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Osborne Landing (here, next to this marker); Curvy Course (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hoke: Empty Victory (approx. 1.2 miles away); Guns of Fort Brady (approx. 1˝ miles away); Powder Magazine (approx. 1˝ miles away); a different marker also named Powder Magazine (approx. 1˝ miles away); Guarding the James (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 21, 2009
2. Osborne Landing Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,294 times since then and 197 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
