Mechanicsville, VA

Virginia · Richmond city · Richmond Metro

Mechanicsville is a mid-size city in Virginia with a population of 38,437. Residents earn $97,569 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

38,437 Population 1,357/sq mi density

$97,569 Median Income $43,576 per capita

$323,600 Home Value $431,436 Zillow

$1,645 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$97,569 median income, 1.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$323,600 home value, $1,645/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)

B+

Education

4.0 / 5.0

37.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers Near Mechanicsville, VA

28 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Mechanicsville, VA.

Name	Description
Patrick Henry's Birthplace	Marker is at the intersection of Studley Road (Virginia Route 606) and Williamsville Road (Virginia Route 615), on the right when traveling west on Studley Road.
Pine Slash	Welcome to Pine Slash and the Honeymoon Cottage. Marker is at the intersection of Rural Point Road (Virginia Route 643) and Pine Slash Road, on the right when traveling north on Rural Point Road.
Studley	Birthplace of Patrick Henry. Marker is on Studley Farms Drive (Virginia Route 700) 0.2 miles south of Studley Farms Lane (Virginia Route 1625), on the left when traveling south.
Polegreen Church	Cradle of Religious Freedom in America. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Rural Point Road (County Route 643) and Heatherwood Drive (Virginia Route 1750).
Polegreen Church	Reverend Samuel Davies and a young Patrick Henry. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Rural Point Road (County Route 643) and Heatherwood Drive (Virginia Route 1750).
Rural Plains	"Give me liberty or give me death!". Marker can be reached from Studley Road (Virginia Route 606) 0.1 miles west of Shelton Pointe Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Early Airmail Service	Studley Beacon. Marker is at the intersection of Williamsville Road and Studley Road, on the right when traveling north on Williamsville Road.
Historic Polegreen Church	Marker is on Heatherwood Drive, 0.1 miles east of Rural Point Road (County Route 643), on the right when traveling east.
Cavalry Action At Linney's	Marker is at the intersection of Studley Road and Southard Lane, on the right when traveling south on Studley Road.
Seven Days' Battles	Jackson's March to the Battlefields. Marker is on Lee Davis Road (State Highway 156) 0.1 miles south of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. 360), on the right when traveling south.
Sheridan's Raid	Marker is at the intersection of Atlee Road and Mechanicsville Elementary Drive, on the right when traveling south on Atlee Road.
Edmund Ruffin's Grave	Marker is at the intersection of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. 360) and Spring Run Road, on the right when traveling east on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Battle Of Bethesda Church	Marker is at the intersection of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. 360) and Hughes Road, on the right when traveling east on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Studley	Marker is at the intersection of Studley Road (County Route 606) and Williamsville Road (County Route 615), on the left when traveling east on Studley Road.
Newmarket	Marker is at the intersection of Williamsville Road and Cabannis Lane, on the left when traveling north on Williamsville Road.
Seven Days Battles	Gaines’s Mill. Marker is on Cold Harbor Road (Virginia Route 156) east of Autumn Ridge Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Seven Days Battles	Porter’s Withdrawal. Marker is at the intersection of Cold Harbor Road (Virginia Route 156) and Bell Creek Road (Virginia Route 1597), on the right when traveling east on Cold Harbor Road.
Battle of Cold Harbor	Marker is on Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. 360) 0.1 miles east of Westhaven Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Battle of Cold Harbor	Position of the Confederate Left Wing. Marker is on Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. 360) 0.1 miles east of Creighton Parkway, on the right when traveling east.
Battle of Cold Harbor	Main Line of Anderson’s Left Wing. Marker is on Walnut Grove Road, 0.1 miles east of Colts Neck Road, on the right when traveling east.
Cold Harbor Campaign	Advanced Position of Ewell's Corps. Marker is on Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. 360) 0.3 miles east of Pebblepath Parkway, on the right when traveling east.
Cold Harbor Campaign	Advanced Position of Ewell's Corps. Marker is on Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. 360) 0.1 miles Westhaven Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Enon Church	Rapidan-James Campaign. Marker is at the intersection of Studley Road and Buckeye Road, on the left when traveling east on Studley Road.
Stuart's Ride	June 13-14, 1862. Marker is on Studley Road, 0.3 miles south of Locust Green Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Stuart’s Ride	Around McClellan’s Army. Marker is at the intersection of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. 360) and Studley Road, on the left when traveling east on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Totopotomoy Line	Federal Works. Marker can be reached from Studley Road, 0.8 miles east of Avondale Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Totopotomoy Line	Confederate Works. Marker is on Studley Road, 0.7 miles west of Shelton Pointe Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Walnut Grove Church	Marker is on Cold Harbor Road, 0.1 miles west of Lee-Davis Road, on the left when traveling east.

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