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

Action at Osborne's

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 11, 2007

1. Action at Osborne's Marker

Inscription. On 27 April 1781, Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold led the British army's 76th and 80th Regiments, the Queen's Rangers, and some other units in an assault at Osborne's in Chesterfield County. The Americans posted a number of Virginia Navy ships near here in a line across the James River to oppose the advance. American militia also had positions in this region. Following the attack of the British by land and water, the Americans retreated. Several ships loaded with cargo fell into British hands while several more were sunk. After fighting ceased, Maj. Gen. William Phillips joined Arnold later that day. On 29 Apr. they moved north to the town of Manchester opposite Richmond.

Erected 2005 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-48.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1781.

Location. 37° 26.115′ N, 77° 19.744′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Farmers Circle Drive, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. Located with Varina (V 33), Proposed

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First University in English America (V 30), Henrico Town (V 29), and Pocahontas (V 28) markers. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

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: Varina (here, next to this marker); Historic Route 5 Corridor (a few steps from this marker); Proposed First University in English America (a few steps from this marker); Pocahontas (a few steps from this marker); Henrico Town (a few steps from this marker); New Market Heights (within shouting distance of this marker); George Thorpe (within shouting distance of this marker); William Hatcher (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. Henrico History (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named New Market Heights (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 11, 2007

2. Action at Osborne's Marker

Shown with markers Varina (V 33), Proposed First University in English America (V 30), Henrico Town (V 29), and Pocahontas (V 28).

Action at Osborne's Marker (relocated) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher

3. Action at Osborne's Marker (relocated)

Photographed by Bernard Fisher

4. Action at Osborne's Marker (relocated)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,961 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on February 21, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.