Near Henrico in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Rolfe
1585-1622
Erected 1996 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-31.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1610.
Location. 37° 28.566′ N, 77° 22.512′ W. Marker is near Henrico, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on Messer Road, 0.1 miles north of Library Road, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located in front of John Rolfe Middle School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6901 Messer Road, Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Galaxy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chatsworth School (approx. one mile away); Richmond Defences (approx. 1.2 miles away); Advancing On Richmond (approx. 1.2 miles away); Wilton (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fort Gilmer (approx. 1.4 miles away); Fort Harrison (approx. 1˝ miles away); First Successful Colonial Tobacco Crop (approx. 1.6 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,066 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 30, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.