The history associated with Falling Creek Park spans more than 400 years. Numerous industries existed along the creek from the 17th to the early 20th century.
The earliest industry that existed at this location was the first iron furnace . . . — — Map (db m101036) HM
Vanished now but for a trace, Falling Creek is the site of the first industrial ironworks in the New World. The close proximity of iron ore, wood for fuel and power provided by the falling water made the Falling Creek site perfect for this . . . — — Map (db m32587) HM
The site of Virginia’s first wayside park was established in 1934. It was developed to serve as a picnic area by the Virginia State Highway Department and the Chesterfield Garden Club in 1933-1934. A State Historical Marker located in . . . — — Map (db m101042) HM
The United Daughters of the Confederacy conceived of the Jefferson Davis Highway in 1913, along the same series of roads in Virginia that U.S. Route 1 later followed. The Virginia General Assembly officially designated the United Daughters of the . . . — — Map (db m101041) HM
The United Daughters of the Confederacy conceived of the Jefferson Davis Highway in 1913, along the same series of roads in Virginia that U.S. Route 1 later followed. The Virginia General Assembly officially designated the United Daughters of the . . . — — Map (db m101045) HM
Located at this site was the beginning of one of the earliest residential communities in Chesterfield County.
Historic Village Of Bensley
Created by Albert Bensley in 1909, the Village of Bensley was marketed as a modem, convenient . . . — — Map (db m101037) HM
Located at this site was the beginning of one of the earliest residential communities in Chesterfield County.
Historic Village Of Bensley
Created by Albert Bensley in 1909, the Village of Bensley was marketed as a modem, convenient . . . — — Map (db m101044) HM
The Falling Creek Ironworks site is located seven miles south of Richmond, along Falling Creek, adjacent to Jefferson Davis Highway. The location also serves as a gateway to the area and is a draw for visitors to the Falling Creek Greenway with . . . — — Map (db m101043) HM
Bensley's sons who lost their lives in defense of our country
US Navy Fighter Pilot
Ens. T.W. (Billy) Dunkelberger
Feb 1944
US Navy Fighter Pilot
LTjg R.B. (Bruce) Graham
Mar 1945
US Army Infantryman
Pfc J.A. (Joe) Schaffer . . . — — Map (db m271181) WM
