Midlothian in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Huguenot Settlement

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 5, 2010

1. Huguenot Settlement Marker

Inscription. 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: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) 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. It is at the intersection of Midlothian Turnpike (U.S. 60) and Grove Road, on the right when traveling east on Midlothian Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Midlothian VA 23113, 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.

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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. 1½ miles away); Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Bermuda Hundred Campaign (approx. 1.6 miles away); From Mines to Market (approx. 1.6 miles away); Headstock (approx. 1.6 miles away); Salisbury (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Midlothian Coal Mines (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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.)

Midlothian Turnpike (facing east) image. Click for full size.

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 2,640 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.