Varina in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

William Hatcher

(c.1613-c.1680)

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 8, 2021

1. William Hatcher Marker

Inscription. English merchant and politician William Hatcher imigrated to Virginia around 1634. Hatcher acquired over a thousand acres of land through the headright system. His grants were scattered throughout what would become Chesterfield County as well as present day Henrico and included 200 acres at Varina and 100 acres at Turkey Island. Elected as a burgess for several terms, Hatcher represented the interests of the western frontier of the colony. Although too old to participate in Bacon's Rebellions, his public support for the uprising led to his public censure and a fine from the Virginia Governor.

Erected 2020 by County of Henrico. (Marker Number HC-46.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1634.

Location. 37° 26.151′ N, 77° 19.768′ W. Marker is in Varina, Virginia, in Henrico County. It can be reached from the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Interstate 295, on the left when traveling east. Located at the Virginia Capital Trail Four Mile Creek Trailhead. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3256 New Market Rd, Henrico VA 23231, 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: George Thorpe

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(here, next to this marker); Pocahontas (within shouting distance of this marker); Henrico Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Route 5 Corridor (within shouting distance of this marker); Action at Osborne's (within shouting distance of this marker); Proposed First University in English America (within shouting distance of this marker); Varina (within shouting distance of this marker); New Market Heights (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line).

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

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 8, 2021

2. William Hatcher Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2021, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,722 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2021, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.