Farrar's Island
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Taluss
N 37° 22.157 W 077° 25.071
18S E 285897 N 4138582
Original site of the "Citie of Henrico"
Waymark Code: WM4RYP
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2008
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Farrar's Island
In 1611, Farrar’s Island was the site of the "Citie of Henrico," one of Virginia’s first four primary settlement areas under the Virginia Company of London. Later, it was part of a 2,000-acre land patent issued posthumously to William Farrar in 1637. Farrar, who arrived in Virginia from London in 1618 aboard the Neptune, invested in the company under its third charter. In 1626, Governor Sir George Yeardley appointed Farrar to the governor’s Council, a position he occupied until 1632. He also served as a justice for two counties, Farrar family members resided on the island until they sold it to Thomas Randolph on 26 Jan. 1727.
Marker Number: K-199
Marker Title: Farrar's Island
Marker Location: Route 1 and Arcadia Street Chesterfield County, Virginia.
County or Independent City: Chesterfield County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources 1999
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