This is a 9 x 12, 160 pages of written history accompanied by hundreds of photos in a hardbound, coffee table style book. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. It also had one of the largest free colored populations 581 in 1790. The history of the henrico county division of fire july 6, 2019 it is with sadness that i report that dr walter griggs passed awaydr griggs was the driving force behind the dof history book and a true friend of the fire service, especially henrico fire. It has a rich history spanning over 400 years since its establishment in 1611.
Discover the origin and story of henrico through detailed text, images, and photographs in this special anniversary edition. Download a copy of henrico county, virginia history highlights the following books and prints are available for purchase at the recreation and parks main. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. For information on purchasing books or prints, call 5017275. The county was named for henry, prince of wales, the eldest son of king james i of england. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Henrico county, virginia genealogy resources edit edit source african american edit edit source from 1790 to 1860, henrico county had one of the largest slave populations in the state 5819 in 1790. The history of henrico county hardcover february 1, 1985 by louis h. Henrico county historical societys mission is preserving the past of henrico county, virginia in the present for the future. The henrico county, va division of fire pictorial history book contains a detailed written history of the department. This dashboard, at, serves as a clearinghouse of resources, including a map that shows in real time confirmed cases throughout the world and links to state, federal and international health agencies. Serious history buffs should visit the notable henricoans database and historical data book. Henrico county as a whole earned 27 awards, the most in virginia, and the seventh most nationally.
Henrico county public schools earned achievement awards for 2019 from the national association of counties for developing innovative programs to serve its citizens. Goochland county, virginia compiled genealogies powhatan county, virginia compiled genealogies henrico county, virginia genealogy general resources edit. 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. Henrico county is located in the state of virginia of the united states of america. Some are museums that interpret the history of the county and regional culture of the richmond henrico metropolitan area. The history of the henrico county division of fire home. Henrico parish has served henrico county, virginia. The deed book records the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. Henrico county public schools was named one of the best communities for music education in america, the only school division in the nation to earn this designation 12 years in a row. Henrico county virginia historical society shopping. Between 1680 and 1714, it was also known as varina parish. Among these are the history of henrico county, henrico county field of honor, and postcard history series. This dashboard, at, serves as a clearinghouse of resources, including a map that shows in real time confirmed cases throughout the world and links to state, federal and international health.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Part iii see other formats stop early journal content on jstor, free to anyone in the world this article is one of nearly 500,000 scholarly works digitized and made freely available to everyone in the world by jstor. Nichols believes in the power of history and used this power to document the contributions of lifelong residents of the communities created by african americans. Download a copy of henrico county, virginia history highlights. The vestry book of henrico parish, virginia, 1730 73. University press of virginia, 1984 history 555 pages. Most are open to the public and serve the community in a variety of ways. Henrico county, like all of virginia, is rich in history. Henrico county, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. History of henrico county by clifford dowdey hardcover mint condition. In that year, it was established as one of the eight original shires of virginia and included all.
Family lineage of captain john ward and descendants of england, henrico county, virginia, and onslow and. In 2011, the county of henrico commemorated its 400th anniversary. Henrico county, virginia genealogy family history library. In 2018, the population was estimated to be 329,261, making it the fifthmost populous county in virginia and the sixthmost populous county equivalent in virginia. Covid19 henrico county has created an online resource to share with the public the latest news and information about covid19 coronavirus. Henrico county has created an online resource to share with the public the latest news and information about covid19 coronavirus. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Sort quaker records of henrico monthly meeting and other church records of henrico, new kent and charles city counties, virginia. If youre studying the earliest settlers of henrico county, virginia, mccartneys book is a great place to start. There are many reasons to research family history, but most of all it is a fun puzzle.
Johns church, richmond, virginia, from the original manuscript, with notes and an introduction, robert alonzo brock issue 5 of wynnes historical documents from the old dominion. Sometimes, the most important part of a volume is its index. Henrico county, virginia images of america series by. The work is split in two volumes, the first and smaller covering military actions in 1862. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your henrico county ancestors. Thank you for shopping with henrico county historical society. More than 60,000 books have been reclaimed for students and families. Each section provides a brief description and henrico county is following a plan of reduced operations.
He is a member of the henrico historical society and has published several books on the history of the county and the surrounding area. Order books and other local records offer very real glimpses into the history of a county as well as the commonwealth, and the number of volumes and documents can be daunting. Other acceptable cities listed by the usps for parts of henrico are richmond, highland springs, regency, and ridge, whereas millers, montrose, montrose heights, staples mill, tuckahoe, varina, and westbury are alternate names. History 1611today henrico county virginia historical society. Mobile library service van visits henrico county senior facilities each month, bringing 35 book carts of large type, current fiction and nonfiction, as well as mixed media such as magazines, dvds and audio books. The vestry book of henrico parish, virginia, 173073.
Newsweek recognized deep run, freeman, godwin and henrico high schools as. In that year, it was established as one of the eight original shires of virginia and included all the land on both sides of the james river from charles city county west to the mountains. A history of the henrico county, va division of fire henrico firefighters history book committee on. The henrico county, virginia historical data book is a cumulative collection of historical data representing statistics as far back as 1790 through 2012. In time, nine counties, part of another county, and the city of richmond would be cut from henrico. The author undertakes an ambitious task in attempting to create a single history covering the many civil war battles fought in henrico county, va. The vestry book of henrico parish, virginia, 17301773, from the original manuscript, with notes and appendix. The following books and prints are available for purchase at the recreation and parks main office, belmont recreation center, deep run recreation center, and dorey recreation center. Henrico parish, henrico county, virginia genealogy. A native of henrico county, genealogist and retired educator brenda dabney nichols collected the images used for this book. In the early period, it was also known as henricopolis church.
Henrico county virginia historical society history. Senior groups child care centers events history awards. Krick, the author of stonewall jackson at cedar mountain 1990, has written an introduction for both books. Henrico county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. Comprising a history of the erection of, and other interesting facts connected with the venerable st. Johns church, richmond, virginia by henrico parish. Clifford dowdey the present geographicalpolitical area, known as henrico county can trace its origins back to 1634. The study of genealogy and family history is a great way to connect with the past, and the library offers a variety of highquality genealogical resources online. The county of henrico owns a variety of historic sites that are administered by the division of recreation and parks.
The volume has an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. The present geographicalpolitical area, known as henrico county can trace its origins back to 1634. Postal service for several zip code areas in unincorporated parts of henrico county, virginia, surrounding the city of richmond. Manarin, historian and author, is a resident of henrico county.