Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: | 5270 New Market Road |
|---|---|
| Category: | Historic Area Preservation |
| Grant Round: | FY23 |
| Acres: | 40 |
| Locality: | Henrico County |
| Management Agency: | Virginia Board of Historic Resources |
| Owner: | Private |
| ConserveVirginia: | Cultural & Historic Preservation, Scenic Preservation, Protected Landscapes Resilience, Water Quality Improvement |
| Amount Awarded: | $588,250.00 |
| Applicant: | Capital Region Land Conservancy |
| Latitude: | 37.405853 |
| Longitude: | -77.259840 |
| Description: | Capital Region Land Conservancy is requesting VLCF funding to acquire 40 acres at Willis Church and New Market Roads in Henrico County. Conservation of this property with an historic preservation and open-space easement held by the Board of Historic Resources will allow for the restoration of the landscape to its agricultural uses and prior battlefield conditions. The property is adjacent to National Park Service land and has significant road frontage along scenic Route 5 at a very visible intersection. This project will preserve the approaches to the Richmond National Battlefield Park, and allow for an interpretation of the fighting that occurred on June 30 and July 1, 1862, when Major General Holmes arrived to cut off the Union Army’s approach to Richmond. |
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