Charles City in Charles City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

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Charles City C. H.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 11, 2007

1. Charles City C. H. Marker

Inscription. In 1702 Charles City County, which then included both sides of James River, was divided; the courthouse here was built about 1730. Here Simcoe's British Cavalry surprised a party of militia, January 8, 1781. Here Grant's Army passed on its way to the River June, 1864. (Marker Number V-11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Civil • 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 January 8, 1845.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 20.631′ N, 77° 4.285′ W. Marker was in Charles City, Virginia, in Charles City County. Marker was at the intersection of John Tyler Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 5) and Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 155), on the right when traveling west on John Tyler Memorial Highway. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Charles City VA 23030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Charles City Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Brandon Lynched, 6 April 1892 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); America’s 3rd Oldest Courthouse (about

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800 feet away); John Tyler (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eye Witness to a Revolution (approx. 0.2 miles away); Three Courthouse Essentials (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charles City.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.

Also see . . . Charles City County Court House. (PDF) National Register documentation for the Courthouse. (Submitted on July 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Charles City County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009

2. Charles City County Courthouse

National Register of Historic Places

3. Charles City County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,325 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.