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2. Historic Shirley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Historic Westover

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4. Upper Shirley

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5. Sherwood Forest

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6. Piney Grove at Southall Plantation

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7. Westover Episcopal Church

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8. Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park

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9. Cul's Courthouse Grille

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  • Charles City County is a historic county in Virginia located between Richmond and Jamestown.
  • It is bounded on the south by the James River and on the east by the Chickahominy River.
  • Charles City County is home to some of the older and larger of the still existing plantations along James River and State Route 5 that were established in the Virginia Colony.
  • Historic houses are privately owned and many of the houses and grounds are open to visitors.

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