Henrico County borders the city of Richmond to the north, west, and east. Its well-planned community of 244 square miles include
expansive riverfront along the James and Chickahominy
rivers. Graceful farmlands, beautiful residential communities and well
developed office and industrial sites have attracted over 260,000 residents,
nearly one third of the metropolitan area's population.
Many of the neighboring counties were formed from the original Henricus (later called Henrico) settlement of 1611. Its'
legacy includes many notable names from the nation's colonial and Revolutionary
times. Christopher Newport, Pocahontas, John Rolfe and Nathaniel Bacon are
but a few of the famous names associated with Henrico County's
history. Many parks and preserved sites are offered for the public to explore
this rich heritage.
Because of Henrico
County's exemplary
fiscal and governmental management, it has earned a
AAA bond rating, one of only twelve in the country. Many leading firms,
including five Fortune 500 companies, have chosen to locate facilities in Henrico County. The strategic convergence of
roadways, including I-95, I-295 and I-64 contribute to the ease of commuting
and conducting business in the area. Additionally, the Henrico County
school system has won numerous awards for scholastic excellence and
technology leadership. It is consistently among the top ranked school systems
in the nation.
Henrico County welcomes you to explore and
learn more.
For additional information or
to request a relocation package, please contact
me.
To visit the official website of Henrico
County, click here.
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