Sandston in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of the First Public Library in Henrico County
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023
1. Site of the First Public Library in Henrico County Marker
public library
in Henrico County
Founded and operated by
The Woman's Club
of Sandston
1923 - 1967
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 37° 31.363′ N, 77° 18.753′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is at the intersection of East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) and Naglee Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Williamsburg Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 E Williamsburg Rd, Sandston VA 23150, 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: Battlefield of Seven Pines (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Seven Pines (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named McClellan's First Line (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (about 800 feet away); Sandston (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines
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Other markers no longer nearby. Seven Pines (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); McClellans First Line (was about 800 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023
2. Site of the First Public Library in Henrico County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
