Birthplace of Patrick Henry

The remains of a two-story brick structure named Studley mark the location where the colonial statesman Patrick Henry entered the world in 1736.

The original farmhouse, constructed in the 1720s by John Symes, burned down in 1807, leaving archaeological evidence of its colonial architectural features.

The site holds importance as the birthplace of Patrick Henry, who later became Virginia's first governor and delivered influential speeches during the American Revolution.

Visitors can locate the historical marker and interpretive plaque at 9620 Studley Farms Drive, which provides information about the six-acre property.

Insurance maps from 1796 reveal that the estate contained multiple structures including a kitchen, dairy, study, stables, barn, and granary around the main house.

Location: Hanover County

GPS coordinates: 37.66910,-77.29100

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26