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Henricus Historical Park
Explore the authentic roots of the United States in Chesterfield County , VA - where Pocahontas once lived, the first tobacco crops were grown to sell in Europe, and the first American hospital was built. Feel the enduring presence of history from North America's second successful English settlement, the Citie of Henricus, founded in 1611 by Sir Thomas Dale, which serves as the foundation of modern-day Chesterfield, VA. Taking its name from Philip Dormer Stanhope, Fourth Earl of Chesterfield, the coun
Today, framed by the James and Appomattox Rivers, with 3,000-acre Lake Chesdin on its southern border and Swift Creek in its western section, Chesterfield County capitalizes upon the abundant beauty of Mother Nature in an area of stirring historical significance. More than 370,000 residents call its 446 square miles home, in the midst of more than 1,000 neighborhoods and 20 public parks - including Pocahontas State Park, a true haven for nature lovers. Discover the authentic Victorian homes of Bon Air, t