National Register of Historic Places listings in Chesterfield County, Virginia facts for kids

A map showing where Chesterfield County is located in Virginia.

This article is about special places in Chesterfield County, Virginia, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a national list of important buildings, sites, and areas that are worth protecting because of their history or special design. These places tell us a lot about the past of Chesterfield County and the United States. There are 29 such places in the county!

Exploring Chesterfield County's Historic Places

Chesterfield County is full of interesting spots that have been recognized for their history. Let's take a look at some of these cool places!

Azurest South: A Special Home

• Azurest South is a historic home located at 2900 Boisseau Street in Petersburg. It was added to the National Register in 1993. This house is a great example of architecture from its time.

Azurest South, a historic home in Petersburg.

Beach Station: A Community Hub

• Beach Station is a historic area found at 11410 and 11400 Beach Road in Chesterfield. It became a historic district in 2008. Historic districts are areas with many buildings that share a similar history or style.

The historic Beach Station in Chesterfield.

Bellona Arsenal: A Military Site

• The Bellona Arsenal is located off VA 673 near Midlothian. This site was added to the Register in 1971. An arsenal is a place where weapons and ammunition are made or stored. This one played a role in military history.

Workshops at the Bellona Arsenal.

Bellwood: A Historic Plantation

• Bellwood is a plantation house at 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway in Richmond. It was listed in 1978. Originally called Sheffields, and later Auburn Chase, this site has a long history.

Bethel Baptist Church: A Place of Worship

• Bethel Baptist Church is at 1100 Huguenot Springs Road in Midlothian. This church was recognized in 1999. Churches often serve as important community centers and historical landmarks.

Bethel Baptist Church in Midlothian.

Bon Air Historic District: A Planned Community

• The Bon Air Historic District is a neighborhood in Richmond. It's roughly bounded by Forest Hill Road, N. Robert, W. Bon View Drive, and McRae Road. This district was added in 1988. Bon Air was one of the first planned communities in the area.

The Bon Air Hotel Annex, part of the historic district.

Bridge at Falling Creek: An Old Crossing

• The Bridge at Falling Creek is on US 1/301 at Falling Creek in Richmond. It was listed in 1995. Bridges are important for travel and often have interesting engineering or historical stories.

The historic Bridge at Falling Creek.

Castlewood: A Grand Estate

• Castlewood is a historic property on VA 10 in Chesterfield. It was added to the Register in 1976. This estate represents the grand homes of the past.

Castlewood, a historic estate.

Chester Presbyterian Church: Another Historic Church

• The Chester Presbyterian Church is at the junction of Osborne Road and State Route 10 in Chester. It was listed in 1976. Like other historic churches, it tells a story of community life.

Chester Presbyterian Church.

Chesterfield County Courthouse and Courthouse Square: Center of Justice

• The Chesterfield County Courthouse and Courthouse Square is on the north side of State Route 10 in Chesterfield. This important site was added in 1992. Courthouses are where laws are made and justice is served, making them very significant.

The Chesterfield Historic Courthouse.

Dale's Pale Archeological District: An Ancient Settlement

• The Dale's Pale Archeological District is on the south shore of the James River in Chesterfield County Park, near Chester. This district was recognized in 2007. Archeological sites are places where scientists find old artifacts and learn about how people lived long ago.

Dinwiddie County Pullman Car: A Historic Train Car

• The Dinwiddie County Pullman Car is located at Hallsboro Yard near Midlothian. This unique train car was listed in 1991. Pullman cars were fancy train cars used for travel in the past.

Eppington: A Country Home

• Eppington is south of the junction of VA 621 and 602 in Winterpock. It was added to the Register in 1969. This historic home offers a glimpse into rural life.

Falling Creek Ironworks Archeological Site: Early Industry

• The Falling Creek Ironworks Archeological Site is just above the waterfalls on Falling Creek in Richmond. This site was listed in 1995. It's where some of the earliest iron production in North America took place.

Falling Creek UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker: A Roadside Marker

• The Falling Creek UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker is on US 1 at Falling Creek Wayside in Richmond. It was added in 2013. Roadside markers often point out historical events or routes.

The Jefferson Davis Highway Marker at Falling Creek.

Hallsboro Store: A Community Store

• The Hallsboro Store is at 920 Hallsboro Road in Midlothian. It was listed in 2005. Old general stores were once the heart of small communities.

The historic Hallsboro Store.

Hallsborough Tavern: A Traveler's Stop

• The Hallsborough Tavern is west of Midlothian on US 60. This tavern was recognized in 1980. Taverns were places where travelers could eat, drink, and rest in earlier times.

The Hallsborough Tavern.

Henrico: An Early Settlement

• Henrico is at 251 Henricus Park Road in Dutch Gap. It was added to the Register in 1972. This site is important because it was one of the earliest English settlements in Virginia.

A view of Henricus.

Kingsland: A Historic Residence

• Kingsland is at 1608 Willis Road in Chimney Corner. It was listed in 1975. This home is another example of the historic architecture found in the county.

Magnolia Grange: A Beautiful House

• Magnolia Grange is on VA 10 in Chesterfield. It was added to the Register in 1980. This beautiful house is known for its classic design and historical importance.

Magnolia Grange.

Olive Hill: A Countryside Gem

• Olive Hill is about 0.5 miles west of Matoaca off State Route 36 in Matoaca. It was listed in 1975. This property represents the rural heritage of the area.

Pleasant View: A Scenic Spot

• Pleasant View is about 1.5 miles east of Midlothian on VA 677. It was added to the Register in 1975. This site likely offers a nice view and has historical significance.

Pleasant View.

Pocahontas State Park Historic District: A Park with History

• The Pocahontas State Park Historic District is at 10301 State Park Road in Chesterfield. This park district was listed in 2016. State parks often have historical features alongside their natural beauty.

A group camp area within Pocahontas State Park.

Point of Rocks: A Strategic Location

• Point of Rocks is at 1005 Point of Rocks Road in Chester. It was added in 2005. This location was important during historical events, possibly due to its position along a waterway.

Proctor Creek, Jefferson Davis Highway Marker: Another Roadside Marker

• The Proctor Creek, Jefferson Davis Highway Marker is in the 9300 Block of Jefferson Davis Highway in Richmond. It was listed in 2008. This marker, like the other, points out a historical road.

Swift Creek Mill: An Old Mill

• Swift Creek Mill is north of Colonial Heights on U.S. 1 in Colonial Heights. This mill was recognized in 1974. Mills were vital for grinding grain and other tasks in the past.

Swift Creek Mill.

Town of Bermuda Hundred Historic District: An Early Port

• The Town of Bermuda Hundred Historic District includes both sides of Bermuda Hundred and Allied Roads in Chester. It was added in 2006. Bermuda Hundred was one of the earliest English settlements and a significant port in Virginia.

Vawter Hall and Old President's House: University Landmarks

• Vawter Hall and Old President's House are on the Virginia State University campus in Ettrick. These buildings were listed in 1980. They are important parts of the university's history.