| Henrico
County, Virginia, one of the oldest settled areas
in the nation, is quickly becoming one of the most
prosperous counties in the state. Originally settled
in 1611, Henrico County has survived Indian massacres,
adapted and adjusted through the Revolutionary and
Civil
Wars, and brought its rich heritage and wealth of
knowledge into the modern day world.
Henrico borders its county
seat, the thriving city of Richmond,
on the west, north and south. Almost one third of
the prosperous Richmond
Metropolitan Area lies within Henrico County.
The land area is 245 square miles, with undeveloped forest
and agricultural lands. Most of the 260,000
residents (2000 census) enjoy urban and well-planned
suburban areas.
Located in the exact heart
of the Mid-Atlantic
Eastern Seaboard, Henrico County, VA is strategically
situated halfway between the markets of the north and the
south. Over 50% of America's population can receive
goods from here within a one-day trucking haul. The Richmond
International Airport is one of the most modern in the
east. Five major interstates run through Henrico
County. The Port
of Richmond is a major domestic and international
distribution center, and two major railways service the
county.
The business climate is
thriving in Henrico County, VA. International
technology companies have discovered the high quality of
life here. Home to Fortune 500 companies such as Circuit
City, Dominion, CSX
Railroad and Brink's,
Henrico County also is headquarters for sixty
foreign-affiliated companies that represent thirteen
separate countries.
Money magazine has named
the Richmond Metro Area the number one place to live in
the South, for medium-sized cities. Henrico County
has one of the top
public school systems in Virginia,
along with four
major universities and several others in close
proximity. Education is of vital importance to the
residents here, insuring Henrico's success through future
generations.
Henrico County is situated
between the James and
the Chickahominy
Rivers, offering fine
fishing and boating opportunities. For
sports fans, the Richmond
International Raceway draws thousands each year
to view Nascar racing. Historic sites such as Meadow
Farm and the Richmond
National Battlefield Park, as well as an entire host
of museums and
galleries keep Henrico County residents with plenty to do
for entertainment.
Henrico County has
built its communities carefully around the ever-growing
city of Richmond. They boast one of the lowest tax
rates in urban Virginia, and a wide variety of housing is
available, with beautifully
landscaped parks throughout the entire county.
Whether one is looking for modern planned communities such
as Wellesley
in the West End of Richmond, or larger suburban towns such
as Lakeside
and Highland
Springs, or the simpler, quieter living of quaint,
historic little villages, Henrico County has it all.
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