Henricus
The "Citie of Henricus"—also known as Henricopolis, Henrico Town, or Henrico—was a settlement in Virginia founded by Sir Thomas Dale in 1611 as an alternative to the swampy and dangerous site of the original English settlement at Jamestown.
An ancient site, 4 mi northwest of Enon
Chester is the nearest base
Chester is 4 miles west, with 25 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1611
Henricus dates from 1611. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Richmond (RIC) has airline service, about 9 miles from Henricus.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Enon. Green months are the mild ones.
Henricus
The "Citie of Henricus"—also known as Henricopolis, Henrico Town, or Henrico—was a settlement in Virginia founded by Sir Thomas Dale in 1611 as an alternative to the swampy and dangerous site of the original English settlement at Jamestown. Named for Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594–1612), the eldest son of King James I of England, Henricus was located on a former meander of the James River, about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of present-day Richmond, Virginia, and about 15 miles (24 km) below the fall line.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Established
- 1611
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1972) · Virginia Historic Landmark (1971)
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
Where to stay near Henricus
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Richmond (62) and Chester (25).
Richmond
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
237,257 people
13 mi northwest of Henricus
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Henricus | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 62 40 hotels · 13 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 237,257 | $353K | D |
| Chester | 4 mi west | 5 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 motel | 24,474 | $327K | — |
| Bellwood | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 13 8 hotels · 5 motels | 7,907 | $225K | — |
| Sandston | 10 mi north | 15 min | 22 18 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 7,399 | $220K | — |
| Petersburg | 12 mi south | 20 min | 27 13 hotels · 8 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 33,734 | $189K | D |
| Hopewell | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 23,261 | $182K | C− |
| Colonial Heights | 8 mi south | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,738 | $247K | D |
| Dumbarton | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 31 29 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 7,997 | $291K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Henricus
Other well-known places within 61 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
112 mi LandmarkHollywood Cemetery
33 mi Theme parkKings Dominion
37 mi MuseumColonial Williamsburg
41 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Williamsburg
212 mi MuseumWhite House of the Confederacy
314 mi LandmarkRobert E. Lee Monument
61 mi National MonumentGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument72K visitors a year
412 mi Stadium & arenaRichmond ColiseumPhoto credits
Hollywood Cemetery: Andrew Bain, Public domain · Kings Dominion: Erechtheus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Colonial Williamsburg: Humberto Moreno, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Cjh1452000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · White House of the Confederacy: AlbertHerring, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Robert E. Lee Monument: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · George Washington Birthplace National Monument: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Richmond Coliseum: Mentes at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Henricus
What town is Henricus near?
Enon, VA, about 4 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Henricus?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–81°.
How far is Henricus from Virginia Beach?
About 84 miles southeast of Virginia Beach, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Henricus?
Richmond (RIC), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Henricus?
Richmond (13 mi, 62 places to stay), Chester (4 mi, 25 places to stay) and Bellwood (5 mi, 13 places to stay).
Tips from people in Enon
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.