Near Charles City in Charles City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Binns Hall
Charles City County, Virginia
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2009
1. Binns Hall Marker
This community was named for the structure which housed the post office and dance hall, built in 1886 by O.P. Binns at the terminus of an old road that led to the Chickahominy River farms Cedar Forest, Cyprus Banks, the home of the Stubblefield family, and Mattahunk, an early seat of the Duke family. The road also led to a gristmill and tobacco warehouses. Landmarks of Binns Hall have included Liberty Baptist Church (est. 1869), Gill's Store, Piney Grove Store, the Order of St. Luke’s Hall and two one-room schools, Binns Hall and Clay Yard. Prominent area homes include Mosside, Piney Grove and two homes once owned by the Vaiden family, Poplar Springs and Meadow Springs. No longer standing are the original residences at Brown's Quarter, Cool Springs, Myrtle Hill and the plantation of Furneau Southall, deputy-sheriff of Charles City County during the late eighteenth century.Erected by Charles City County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 37° 22.174′ N, 76°
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2009
2. The Glebe Lane & N Liberty Church Road (facing east).
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Piney Grove and Southalls (approx. 0.6 miles away); Piney Grove (approx. 0.6 miles away); Blanks Crossroads (approx. 0.9 miles away); President Tyler's Home (approx. 2.7 miles away); Ruthville (approx. 2.9 miles away); Dedicated To Learning (approx. 2.9 miles away); Holdcroft (approx. 3 miles away); Fort Pocahontas (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charles City.
Also see . . . Charles City County. Historical Markers. (Submitted on May 3, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,140 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
