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1. www.rva.gov › sites › defaultHISTORY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

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   History . City of Richmond, Virginia . Richmond was founded in 1737 by Colonel William Byrd, II. He inherited the former Stegg lands on both sides of the James River from his father and became known himself as the “Father of Richmond”. He visited Richmond in 1733 and planned to build a city to be called “Richmond”.

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2. www.rva.gov › planning-development-review › historicHistoric Preservation | Richmond

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   City-Wide Historic Preservation Plan. Richmond 300 calls for the development and regular updating of a city-wide preservation plan to establish near and long-term preservation priorities and to identify proactive and innovative ways to protect the character, quality, and history of the city.

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3. www.rva.govHome | Richmond

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   Meet Our Mayor. Mayor Levar M. Stoney is Richmond's 80th and youngest elected mayor in city history. The new RVA.gov website fulfills his vision to provide citizens, businesses and visitors more ways to interact with the city government.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Richmond,_VirginiaRichmond, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   1742 to present – Richmond, Virginia. Richmond ( / ˈrɪtʃmənd / RITCH-mənd) is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Incorporated in 1742, Richmond has been an independent city since 1871. The city's population in the 2020 census was 226,610, up from 204,214 in 2010, [7] making it Virginia's fourth-most ...

5. www.visitrichmondva.com › things-to-do › historyHistory in Richmond, VA | Historical Sites & Museums

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   Discover the history in Richmond, VA and explore fascinating historical sites, attractions, and museums. Learn about the region and its Civil War past.

6. www.britannica.com › place › Richmond-VirginiaRichmond | City, Virginia, & Population | Britannica

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   2 days ago · Richmond, independent city and capital of Virginia, U.S., situated in the east-central part of the state at the head of navigation of the James River. It is the centre of a metropolitan area that includes Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover counties, although it is administratively independent of.

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   When did Richmond become a city?

   • 1071 to 1501 – Richmond: a castle town in Yorkshire, UK. 1501 to 1742 – Richmond, a palace town in London, UK. 1742 to present – Richmond, Virginia. Richmond ( / ˈrɪtʃmənd / RITCH-mənd) is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Incorporated in 1742, Richmond has been an independent city since 1871.

   Richmond, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   How old is Richmond Virginia?

   • A city rich in history, Richmond was first laid out in 1737, established as a town in 1742, became the third capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1779, and was incorporated as a city in 1782. Today, there are slightly over 68,000 buildings in Richmond, of which nearly 23% are over 100 years old, and 81% are at least 50 years old.

   Historic Preservation | Richmond

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   Where is Richmond Virginia located?

   • Richmond, independent city and capital of Virginia, U.S., situated in the east-central part of the state at the head of navigation of the James River. It is the centre of a metropolitan area that includes Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover counties, although it is administratively independent of any county.

   Richmond | City, Virginia, & Population | Britannica

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   Who is considered the founder of Richmond Virginia?

   • William Byrd II is considered the founder of Richmond. The Byrd family, which includes Harry F. Byrd, has been central to Virginia's history since its founding.

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Virginia_Historical_SocietyVirginia Historical Society - Wikipedia

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   The mission of the historical society is to connect people to America's past through the unparalleled story of Virginia. By collecting, preserving, and interpreting the Commonwealth's history, the society links past with present and inspires future generations.