Short Pump
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N 37° 39.097 W 077° 36.723
18S E 269567 N 4170372
The name Short Pump is explained on this Henrico County historical marker.
Waymark Code: WM7Z72
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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"According to legend, just beyond the fork where the Deep Run Turnpike (now Broad Street Road) crossed Three Notched Road (now Three Chopt Road) stood a tavern which was built in 1815. Here, under the rickety old double porch of the rambling frame structure was a short-handled pump. In the days when the tavern was a stage coach stop between Richmond and Charlottesville, the drivers would often say. "I'll see you at Short Pump." Thus originated the name by which the area is now known."
Marker Number: HC 10

Marker Title: Short Pump

Marker Location: Intersection of Broad St. & Pouncy Tract Rd.

County or Independent City: Henrico County

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: Henrico County

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