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Sandston, VA
Virginia · Henrico County · Richmond Metro
Sandston is a small city in Virginia with a population of 7,011. Residents earn $57,708 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,011
Population
710/sq mi density
$57,708
Median Income
$33,063 per capita
$201,800
Home Value
$311,630 Zillow
$1,199
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
579
Violent Crime/100K
3,870 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,708 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$201,800 home value, $1,199/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Sandston, VA
69 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Sandston, VA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| William Hatcher | (c.1613-c.1680). Marker can be reached from the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Interstate 295, on the left when traveling east. |
| Battle of Savage's Station | Marker is on Meadow Road (Virginia Route 156) 0.1 miles east of Grapevine Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| Second Battle of Fair Oaks | Marker is at the intersection of Darbytown Road and Dorey Park Road, on the right when traveling east on Darbytown Road. |
| Decoy Airfield | Marker is at the intersection of Portugee Road and Technology Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Portugee Road. |
| Antioch Baptist Church | Marker is on Antioch Church Road, 0.1 miles east of Old Williamsburg Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| Defenses of Richmond | Marker is on Richmond Airport Connector Road south of Seven Hills Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. |
| The War of 1812 / Richmond's War of 1812 Defensive Camps | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and New Market Heights Lane, on the left when traveling east on New Market Road. |
| Sandston | Marker is at the intersection of West Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) and Pickett Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Williamsburg Road. |
| Orapax | Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.2 miles east of White Oak Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| Darbytown Road / Pioneer Baptist Church | Marker is at the intersection of Darbytown Road and Monohan Road, on the left when traveling east on Darbytown Road. |
| Virginia Air National Guard | Marker is on Huntsman Road, 0.1 miles south of South Airport Drive, on the left when traveling west. |
| Pvt. Benjamin B. Levy | 22 Feb. 1845 - 20 Jul. 1921. Marker is at the intersection of Darbytown Road and Longbridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Darbytown Road. |
| Action at Osborne's | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Farmers Circle Drive, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. |
| Seven Days’ Battles | Glendale (Frayser’s Farm). Marker is at the intersection of Willis Church Road (Virginia Route 156) and Charles City Road, on the left when traveling north on Willis Church Road. |
| <i>Pleasants v. Pleasants</i> | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Long Bridge Road, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. |
| Capt. John Smith Captured | Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of White Oak Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| McClellan’s First Line | Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling west. |
| Gravel Hill | Marker is on Longbridge Road, 0.1 miles north of Carters Mill Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| George Thorpe | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Farmers Circle Drive, on the right when traveling east on New Market Road. |
| Battle of Savage's Station | Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of Interstate 295, on the right when traveling east. |
| Elko Community Center | Marker is on White Oak Road, 0.1 miles north of Windsor Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| Seven Days Battles | Allen's Farm. Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles west of Drybridge Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| New Market Road | Marker is on New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) 1 mile east of Interstate 295, on the right when traveling east. |
| Second Battle of Deep Bottom | Marker is at the intersection of Darbytown Road and Fussells Ridge Drive, on the right when traveling east on Darbytown Road. |
| Four Mile Creek Baptist Church | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Sunday Drive, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. |
| Henrico Town | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Farmers Circle Drive, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. |
| Proposed First University in English America | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Farmers Circle Drive, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. |
| Varina | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Farmers Circle Drive, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. |
| 39th Illinois Veteran Volunteers | Marker is on Darbytown Road, 0.1 miles east of Yahley Mill Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| Pocahontas | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Farmers Circle Drive, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. |
| Bottom's Bridge | Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of White Oak Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| Fair Oaks Station | Marker is on E Nine Mile Road (Virginia Route 33), on the left when traveling west. |
| Glendale (Frayser’s Farm) | Marker is at the intersection of Charles City Road and Willis Church Road (Virginia Route 156), on the right when traveling west on Charles City Road. |
| Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill | Marker is on Meadow Road (County Route 156), on the right when traveling east. |
| Second Day at Seven Pines | Marker is on E Nine Mile Road (Virginia Route 33), on the left when traveling west. |
| Battle of New Market Heights | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Scenic State Highway 5) and Bypass Interstate 295, on the left when traveling east on New Market Road. |
| Sad Reunion | Marker is on Charles City Road, 0.2 miles west of Yahley Mill Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| New Kent Road | Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of White Ooak Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| McClellan's Third Line | Marker is on Old Williamsburg Road, 0.1 miles east of Old Drybridge Road, on the left when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| McClellan’s Second Line | Marker is at the intersection of East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) and East Nine Mile Road (Virginia Route 33), on the right when traveling west on East Williamsburg Road. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Seven Days Battles | Glendale (Frayser’s Farm). Marker is on Willis Church Road (Virginia Route 156), on the right when traveling south. |
| Seven Days Battles | White Oak Swamp. Marker is at the intersection of Elko Road (County Route 156) and Hines Road, on the right when traveling south on Elko Road. |
| Seven Days Battles | Savage’s Station. Marker is on Meadow Road (County Route 156), on the right when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Seven Days Battles | Savage's Station. Marker is on Meadow Road, 0.1 miles east of Grapevine Road, on the right when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Seven Days Battles | Malvern Hill. Marker is on Willis Church Road (Virginia Route 156) north of Western Run Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| Seven Days Battles | White Oak Swamp. Marker is on Elko Road (County Route 156), on the right when traveling south. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Seven Days Battles | White Oak Swamp. Marker is at the intersection of Elko Road (Virginia Route 156) and Rail Drive, on the right when traveling north on Elko Road. |
| Seven Days Battles | Glendale (Frayser's Farm). Marker is on Darbytown Road, 0.1 miles east of Longbridge Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| Henrico County / New Kent County | Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of White Oak Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| McClellan's Crossing | Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles White Oak Road, on the right when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| McClellan’s Picket Line | |
| McClellan’s Withdrawal | Marker is on Meadow Road (County Route 156), on the right when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Battlefield of Seven Pines | Marker is on West Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east. |
| Battlefield of Seven Pines | Marker is on Casey Street near Rodes Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| Battlefield of Seven Pines | Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) east of Naglee Avenue, on the right when traveling east. |
| Battlefield of Seven Pines | Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling east. |
| Battlefield of Seven Pines | |
| Darby House | ca. 1847. Marker can be reached from Longbridge Road, 0.7 miles east of Bradbury Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| Fort Lee | Marker is on Charles City Road, 0.3 miles east of South Airport Drive, on the left when traveling east. |
| Frazier's Farm | or Glendale Battlefield. Marker is at the intersection of Darbytown Road and Longbridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Darbytown Road. |
| Frazier's Farm | or Glendale Battlefield. Marker is on Longbridge Road, 0.4 miles south of Darbytown Road, on the left when traveling south. |
| Frazier's Farm | or Glendale Battlefield. Marker is on Charles City Road, 0.3 miles north of Darbytown Road, on the left when traveling west. |
| Methodist Parsonage | Marker is on Willis Church Road (State Road 156) 0.2 miles north of Carter Mills Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| Richmond Defences | Crossing of the Outer Line. Marker is on West Williamsburg Road (Route 60) 0.1 miles west of Sandburne Parkway, on the right. |
| Richmond Defences | Advanced Works of the Outer Line. Marker is on Darbytown Road, ½ mile east of Strath Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| Riddell's Shop | Marker is at the intersection of Charles City Road and Darbytown Road, on the right when traveling west on Charles City Road. |
| Savage Station | Marker is on Meadow Road, 0.1 miles east of Grapevine Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| White Oak Swamp | Marker is on Elko Road (County Route 156), on the right when traveling south. |
| Willis' Church | Marker is on Willis Church Road (Virginia Route 156) 0.8 miles south of Charles City Road Road, on the right when traveling south. |