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

Henrico Town

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 11, 2007

1. Henrico Town Marker

Inscription. In 1611, Sir Thomas Dale established the second English settlement in Virginia called Henrico in honor of Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, son of King James I. The town was located four miles southwest on a peninsula of high land on the James River. A ditch was constructed across the neck of land and a fence surrounded the town. "Henricus Citie" contained "three streets of well-framed houses, a handsome church, store houses, a hospital, and watchtowers." After the Anglo-Powhatan War began in 1622 the town was abandoned. Remaining traces of the land associated with the town comprise Henricus Park in Chesterfield County.

Erected 1996 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-29.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1611.

Location. 37° 26.123′ N, 77° 19.74′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is at the intersection

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of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Farmers Circle Drive, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. Located with Action at Osborne's (V-48), Varina (V-33), Proposed First University in English America (V-30), 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,

specifically in the Upper South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Pocahontas (here, next to this marker); Historic Route 5 Corridor (here, next to this marker); Proposed First University in English America (a few steps from this marker); Varina (a

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 11, 2007

2. Henrico Town Marker

Shown with markers Action at Osborne's (V-48), Varina (V-33), Proposed First University in English America (V-30), and Pocahontas (V-28).

few steps from this marker); Action at Osborne's (a few steps from this marker); New Market Heights (within shouting distance of this marker); William Hatcher (within shouting distance of this marker); George Thorpe (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 here, next to 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).

Henrico Town Marker (relocated) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 26, 2017

3. Henrico Town Marker (relocated)

Henricus Historical Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, May 24, 2025

4. Henricus Historical Park

In Chesterfield County, as referenced in the marker, preserving and interpreting the memory of Henrico Town.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,378 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 26, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.