Powhite Creek facts for kids
Powhite Creek is a small stream, about 8 miles (13 kilometers) long, located in central Virginia. It starts near a community called Bon Air in Chesterfield County and flows into the city of Richmond. This creek eventually empties into the larger James River. It joins the James River in an area known as the Fall Line, where the river has exciting rapids!
People in the area usually say "PO-White" when they talk about the creek. Sometimes, though, you might hear it pronounced "Pow-Hite." This creek has been known for a very long time! It's even mentioned in old records from Henrico Parish between 1730 and 1773. Land records show it was known as far back as 1687.
Powhite Parkway and the Creek
The Powhite Parkway is a major road in the Richmond area. It was named after Powhite Creek. This road is a toll road, which means you pay a small fee to use it. It's also known as Virginia State Route 76.
The Powhite Parkway crosses right over Powhite Creek. It also goes under the Norfolk Southern Railway tracks. This happens near an old town called Granite. About a mile north of this spot, the toll road crosses the James River on a big bridge. This bridge is located just a little bit downstream from where Powhite Creek flows into the James River.
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