Skipwith Academy

Historical marker location:

7344 Townes Road, Richmond, Virginia

( Marker is on Townes Road, 0.1 miles west of Foster Road, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2001

The Virginia Colony was known for its tobacco production, which was the main export during the 17th century. Virginia's tobacco exports helped make it one of the wealthiest colonies in North America.