Midlothian in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Schofield House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 3, 2021
1. The Schofield House Marker
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The Schofield House was located north of Midlothian Turnpike, State Route 60, in northwestern Chesterfield County and had been owned since its construction in 1914 by members of the Watkins family. This portion of the Watkins family moved to Chesterfield County from neighboring Powhatan County in 1883. At that time John B. Watkins, Sr. established Elmwood Nurseries, the parent company of Watkin's Nursery. The nursery, which was established at Laurel Grove, was the Richmond area's first large-scale plant nursery. John B. Watkins, Sr's business flourished, and became involved in general farming and dairying. On the property associated with Schofield (020-0235), Benjamin C. Watkins operated a general farm, which was later converted to Watkins Nursery. The nursery functioned until the late twentieth century.
The Schofield House was located north of Midlothian Turnpike, State Route 60, in northwestern Chesterfield County and had been owned since its construction in 1914 by members of the Watkins family. This portion of the Watkins family moved to Chesterfield County from neighboring Powhatan County in 1883. At that time John B. Watkins, Sr. established Elmwood Nurseries, the parent company of Watkin's Nursery. The nursery, which was established at Laurel Grove, was the Richmond area's first large-scale plant nursery. John B. Watkins, Sr's business flourished, and became involved in general farming and dairying. On the property associated with Schofield (020-0235), Benjamin C. Watkins operated a general farm, which was later converted to Watkins Nursery. The nursery functioned until the late twentieth century.
Location. 37° 30.919′ N, 77° 41.546′ W. Marker is in Midlothian, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker is on WC Main Street, 0.1 miles east of WC Commons Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15809 WC Main St, Midlothian VA 23113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 3, 2021
2. The Schofield House Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 9, 2012
3. The Schofield House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on January 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
