Henrico / Hanover County
Posted by: johnjm99
N 37° 41.190 W 077° 32.579
18S E 275766 N 4174075
Another double-sided county Marker: Henrico and Hanover
Waymark Code: WM82Y
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2006
Views: 21
Henrico Side:
An original shire formed in 1634, named for Henrico town. Founded in 1611, which was named for Henry, Prince of Wales. The Battles of Seven Pines, Savage's Station, Glendale and Malvern Hill, 1862, took place in this county.
Hanover Side:
Formed in 1720 from New Kent and named for the electorate of Hanover. Patrick Henry and Henry Clay were born in this county. In it were fought the battles of Gaines's Mill, 1862, and Cold Harbor, 1864.
Marker Number: Z 193
Marker Title: Hanover County and Henrico County
Marker Location: Route 33 and Interstate 295
County or Independent City: Henrico
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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