Historical County Data Book

About the Program

Category: Civic Education and Public Information (Best in Category)

Year: 2012

The Historical County Data Book is a new, cumulative collection of historical data representing statistics from as far back as 1790 through present day in Henrico County. This is a first-ever compilation of historical Henrico County data brought together in one location. County departments and State agencies contributed historical information which evolved into an arrangement of eight categorical sections consisting of 48 tables of meaningful facts that include footnotes and references. The Data Book is available on the main county website to be easily accessed by county residents and the general public, and will be updated each calendar year. The Data Book was created from the request by the 2011 Commemoration Advisory Commission, due to the county’s upcoming 400th anniversary in 2011, which sought to collect historical information back to 1611 when the Henrico Shire was originally formed. Since 1611, 13 counties and cities were formed out of the Henrico Shire and now neighbor Henrico County to our south and west. The Historical County Data Book will be a legacy known for its informative and educational content for many years to come. The Historical Data Book has received positive acclamation from the contributors, general readers, and the 2011 Commemoration Advisory Committee who requested the creation of this project.