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Studley

Studley is a Virginia historical marker in Hanover County, dedicated 1997.

Hanover County · dedicated 1997 · Rte. 606, at intersection with Rte. 615

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The community of Studley takes its name from the birthplace of Patrick Henry (1736-1799), orator of the American Revolution and first state governor of Virginia. The Henry family resided at Studley until 1750. The house, which burned in 1807, was a two-story brick dwelling with several outbuildings. At the time of the Civil War, the area was called Haw's Shop for a local blacksmith, and a cavalry engagement was fought there on 28 May 1864. The community adopted the name Studley by 1888.
Department of Historic Resources, 1997

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