Charles City, VA
 

Charles City is an unincorporated community in Charles City County, on the Lower Neck or Lower Peninsula in Virginia. The population is around 135.

Charles City is the seat of Charles City County, a county with a sparse population dependent on agriculture. The county was one of the 8 original Virginia counties created in 1634. Over the centuries, plantations along the James River were the area's source of wealth. Today, Charles City is a small area on Virginia Route 5, between the bridge crossing near Hopewell and Williamsburg.


The Charles City County Courthouse, on Watermelon Fields Road.

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The courthouse was built in 2005.

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The old Charles City County Courthouse, on Courthouse Road. The courthouse was built in 1757, and is the fourth-oldest courthouse in the United States.

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The old courthouse had its orientation reversed in the late 1800s. The original façade, which faces courthouse road, now serves as the back of the building.

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The old Charles City County clerk's office, off of Courthouse Road. The office was built in 1901, and is now a visitor's center.

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A Confederate monument, behind the old county courthouse. The monument was dedicated in 1900.

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A restaurant on Courthouse Road. The restaurant was built in 1872 as a store.

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The Nance-Major House, on Courthouse Road. The house was built in 1869.

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A post office on Courthouse Road.

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A house on Courthouse Road.

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A house on Courthouse Road.

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Memorial United Methodist Church, on Courthouse Road.

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Greenway, on John Tyler Memorial Highway. The house was built in 1776 by Judge John Tyler, who was Governor of Virginia and father of President John Tyler. President Tyler was born here in 1790.

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Belle Air, off of The Glebe Lane. The house was built around 1670.

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A house on The Glebe Lane.

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A house on John Tyler Memorial Highway.

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Nice little town!! Thanks!! :tup:

How did you spot this and know what it was?

I know from here. I am a contributor to that website myself for several states, although not for this house.