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- Named after the settlement of Henricus, Henrico was first incorporated as the City of Henrico. In 1634, Henrico was reorganized as Henrico Shire, one of the eight original Shires of Virginia. It is one of the United States' oldest counties.
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In 1634, Henrico was reorganized as Henrico Shire, one of the eight original Shires of Virginia. It is one of the United States' oldest counties. The City of Richmond was officially part of Henrico County until 1842, when it became a fully independent city .
The colony was divided into settlements, or “plantations,” one being the City of Henrico. Each plantation sent representatives to Jamestown to meet for the first representative legislature in a British colony. Henrico’s representatives to the assembly were Thomas Dowse and John Polentine.
The English colonists first mined coal and iron in Henrico County. Settlers mined coal at the Richmond Coal Basin. In 1685, Thomas Cocke licensed the first tavern in Henrico. Henrico County has the greatest number of Civil War battlefields in the United States.
History. One of the oldest political subdivisions in Virginia, Henrico was the scene of the second settlement in the colony and was established in 1634 as one of the eight original shires or counties. The county was named for Henry, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of King James I of England. Landmarks: Physical historical references throughout ...
Historic roadside markers in Henrico reflect various events, places, and people who made an impact on Henrico history. A list of State markers, managed by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, can be found at www.markerhistory.com/tag/henrico-county.
1934 – Exactly 300 years after becoming one of the original shires, Henrico became the only county in Virginia to adopt the county manager form of government. 1943, Nov. 26 – The U.S.S. Henrico was commissioned in full.
Henrico: Its Rich History. Henrico County is located in the state of Virginia of the United States of America. Established in 1611, Henrico County now consists of five magisterial districts. The County of Henrico has a rich 400+ year history: In 1611 and Today. USS Henrico.
