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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAJY_first-successful-colonial-tobacco-crop_Henrico-VA.html
In 1611 John Rolfe became the first Englishman to cultivate tobacco nearby at Varina Farm, on the James River. Rolfe planted seeds bred in Varinas, Spain, and experimented with curing methods to produce a tobacco milder than the native variety. Th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAJX_fort-harrison_Richmond-VA.html
Fort Harrison served as one of the principal works in Richmond's defenses during the Civil War. On 29 Sept. 1864, Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler's Army of the James launched a two-pronged attack against Richmond's defenses as Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Gra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAJW_seven-days-battles_Henrico-VA.html
Here stood the center of Longstreet's line of battle in the afternoon of June 30, 1862. The Confederates, coming from the west, attacked the Union line just beyond. The battle lasted all afternoon, with varying fortunes and much hand-to-hand fight…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAJV_second-battle-of-deep-bottom_Henrico-VA.html
About noon on 16 Aug. 1864, Union Brig. Gen. Alfred H. Terry, with almost 5,000 men in four brigades, attacked the Confederate line over this ground. In a brief yet vicious struggle, Terry's men broke through 400 yards west of here. During the mel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAJD_changes-over-time_Richmond-VA.html
The story of Dutch Gap demonstrates the importance of the river throughout history revealing a partnership of man's use of land and water. Today, the river's commercial and recreational activities continue, providing a backdrop to Dutch Gap's rest…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAJ8_the-lightkeepers-house_Richmond-VA.html
The foundation is all that remains of the lightkeeper's house. The lightkeeper had to live on site to maintain the gas-powered lights which were once located on the bluff. Lights were constructed after the first Dutch Gap channel was completed in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAJ7_dutch-gap-canal_Richmond-VA.html
With the opposing armies locked in a protracted struggle around Petersburg and Bermuda Hundred, the James and Appomattox Rivers assumed added importance. In August 1864, Union Gen. Benjamin Butler began excavations at Dutch Gap. When completed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAJ6_henricopolis_Richmond-VA.html
The Colonial DamesOf America in theState of VirginiaA.D. 1910Erect this monument on the siteOf the Town of HenricopolisTo commemorate the collegeAnd university which onMay 26, 1619.The Virginia Company ofLondon decreed shouldBe established here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAJ4_the-church-of-henricopolis_Richmond-VA.html
Near this spot was builtAnno Domini 1611The Church of HenricopolisUnder the auspices ofSir Thomas DaleHigh Marshall of VirginiaThe Reverend Alexander Whitaker, M.A,MinisterThis cross is erected toCommemorate the foundation of theProtestant Episcop…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMADE_charles-city-road_Henrico-VA.html
This strategically important road ran from the Williamsburg Road southeast past White's Tavern, across White Oak Swamp, and into the Riddell's Shop intersection with the Long Bridge and Darbytown roads, eight miles distant. As Gen. Robert E. Lee's…
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