Henrico County
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Taluss
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A two-sided marker for Henrico and Goochland counties.
Waymark Code: WM4R61
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2008
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Henrico County
Area 280 square miles
An original shire formed in 1634. Named for Henrico town, founded in 1611, which was named for Henry, Prince of Wales. The Battle of Seven Pines, Savage's Station, Glendale and Malvern Hill, 1862 took place in this county.
Goochland County
Area 287 square miles
Formed in 1727 from Henrico, and named for William Gooch, governor of Virginia 1727-1749. Cornwallis and Lafayette passed through this county in 1781.
Marker Number: Z-27
Marker Title: Henrico County/Goochland County
Marker Location: VA Rt. 6 (eastbound) at the Henrico and Goochland county line. Henrico County Virginia.
County or Independent City: Henrico/Goochland
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation and Development Commission 1923
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