Charles City in Charles City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles City Court House
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 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of 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); Shifting Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charles City.
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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 223 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
