Midlothian in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Huguenot Settlement
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 5, 2010
1. Huguenot Settlement Marker
In 1700-1701, Huguenots (French Protestant refugees) settled in this region on land provided to them by the Virginia colony. The Huguenot settlement, known as "Manakin Town" centered at the former site of a Monacan Indian town, located south of the James River. During this period the Monacans and other Indian tribes traded with the settlers. In 1700, the Virginia General Assembly established the King William Parish, which enabled the Huguenots to have their own church, pastor, and set their own parish tithes. Over time the Huguenots obtained individual land grants throughout this region.Erected 2003 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number O-28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.
Location. 37° 30.274′ N, 77° 36.982′ W. Marker is in Midlothian, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Black Heath (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trabue's Tavern (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Railroad in Virginia (approx. 1˝ miles away); Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 1.6 miles away); Midlothian Coal Mines (approx. 1.7 miles away); Salisbury (approx. 1.7 miles away); Union Raid On Coalfield Station (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.
Also see . . . The Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin In the Colony of Virginia. (Submitted on June 5, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 5, 2010
2. Midlothian Turnpike (facing east)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,536 times since then and 171 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
