This view of Richmond shows the marvellous James River and the thriving city skyline. Founded in 1607, and identified as the state capitol in 1780. Richmond prides itself on its rich history and beautiful landmarks. Named by William Byrd II after Richmond, England on the Thames River, Richmond Virginia is a modern day American capitol city with historic significance.
This one was among many postcards sent by Barret, a friend in Swap-Bot.
Richmond /ˈrɪtʃmənd/ is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. Since 1871 it has been an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 204,214, with a population of 1,208,101 for the Richmond Metropolitan Area — making it the fourth-most populous city in Virginia.
Geographically, Richmond is located at the fall line of the James River, 44 miles (71 km) west of Williamsburg, 66 miles (106 km) east of Charlottesville, and 98 miles (158 km) south of Washington, D.C. Surrounded by Henrico and Chesterfield counties, the city is located at the intersections of Interstate 95 and Interstate 64, and encircled by Interstate 295 and Virginia State Route 288. (read further)
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