Charles City in Charles City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Charles City Court House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2021

1. Charles City Court House Marker

Inscription. Charles City County, named for King Charles I, was one of Virginia's eight original shires formed by 1634. It encompassed land south of the James River until 1702, when Prince George County was established. The courthouse was completed here in 1757. On 8 Jan. 1781, during the Revolutionary War, a British detachment under Lt. Col. John G. Simcoe surprised and dispersed an American militia unit unit stationed here. During the Civil War, Union forces passed through in 1862, 1863, and 1864, and many county records were destroyed. On 13 Dec. 1863 Union cavalrymen captured dozens of Confederates garrisoned here.

Erected 2016 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1781.

Location. 37° 20.626′ N, 77° 4.266′ W. Marker is in Charles City, Virginia, in Charles City County. It is at the intersection of Courthouse Road (Route 644) and John Tyler Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 5), on the right when traveling north on

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Courthouse Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10600 Courthouse Rd, Charles City VA 23030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Coastal Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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: Black Political Activism in Charles City (a few steps from this marker); Isaac Brandon Lynched, 6 April 1892 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); America’s 3rd Oldest Courthouse (about 800 feet away); John Tyler (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Three Courthouse Essentials (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eye Witness to a Revolution (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charles City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Charles City C. H. (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2021

2. Charles City Court House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 748 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.