Henricus Ghost Town
Chesterfield County, Virginia37.3738, -77.3623
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Henricus Historical Park · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 3.9 miEnon, VA
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov8 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 5.7 miFalling Creek
Henricus is a former settlement in Chesterfield County, Virginia, listed among the ghost towns of Virginia. It was founded in 1611. The site is a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On the map
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Henricus. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Enon, VA, about 3.9 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Richmond, VA, 13 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Falling Creek5.7 mi northwest
- Warwick6.8 mi northwest
- Westham18 mi northwest
- Lorraine19 mi northwest
- Jamestown34 mi east
- Magruder38 mi east
- Bigler's Mill39 mi east
- Lackey46 mi east
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
City or county land: Henricus Historical Park
PAD-US places this spot on Henricus Historical Park, land managed by the county. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run March to June, August to November, judging by NOAA normals from Hopewell. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from January to February.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Hopewell station (USC00444101), 6.9 miles away. About 50.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Chesterfield County, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.37380, -77.36232 |
| Founded | 1611 |
| Protected as | Virginia Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP 72001400) |
| Also known as | Citie of Henricus, Henrico, Henricopolis, Henrycus, Henrie Town |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5715850 · Wikipedia article · NPS register file |
Questions
Where is Henricus ghost town?
In Chesterfield County, Virginia, at 37.3738, -77.3623. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Enon, VA, about 3.9 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Richmond, VA, 13 miles away.
Can you visit Henricus?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Henricus Historical Park, land managed by the county. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Henricus?
Mild months here run March to June, August to November, judging by NOAA normals from Hopewell. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from January to February.
Are there other ghost towns near Henricus?
Yes. Falling Creek (5.7 mi), Warwick (6.8 mi), Westham (18 mi), Lorraine (19 mi).
