Charles City C. H.
In 1702 Charles City County, which then included both sides of James River, was divided; the courthouse here was built about 1730. Here Simcoe's British Cavalry surprised a party of militia, January 8, 1781. Here Grant's Army passed on its way to the River June, 1864.
Marker is at the intersection of John Tyler Memorial Highway (Virginia Route 5) and Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 155), on the right when traveling west on John Tyler Memorial Highway.
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