Profile for Charles City, Virginia, VA

Charles City is between the James and Chickahominy rivers.

Established in 1884 when the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad extended its line

Well-known residents have included:
· President William Henry Harrison
· President John Tyler
· First Lady Martha Jefferson
· Lott Cary, missionary who was a founder of Liberia

Local festivals include:

• Charles City County Fair - Sept. 8-9, 2007

Historic sites and museums: Belle Air Plantation, Berkeley Plantation, James River Plantations, Charles City County Center for Local History

Listed places near Charles City

Cemeteries (9)

Communities (2)

Libraries (1)

Museums (1)

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Charles City festival dates:

• Charles City County Fair - Sept. 8-9, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Charles City supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Charles City political report.

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