Where is Tuckahoe, Virginia, USA?

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Where is Tuckahoe Located? - Tuckahoe is a city located in the Henrico County of Virginia, United States. Tuckahoe lies between 29.8832749 Degrees North latitudes and 97.9413941 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Tuckahoe Located?

Tuckahoe is a city located in the Henrico County of Virginia, United States. Tuckahoe lies between 29.8832749 Degrees North latitudes and 97.9413941 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Tuckahoe city is 48051 people and the city has a total area of 20.44 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Tuckahoe, Virginia Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CommunityTuckahoe
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
State CapitalRichmond
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude37.5835° N
Longitude77.5797° W
ElevationApproximately 200 ft (61 m)
Land Area12.8 sq mi
Water Area0.1 sq mi
Total Area12.9 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)45,608
Population DensityApproximately 3,560 per sq mi
ZIP Codes23229, 23238
Area Code804
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code51-79760
Community TypeCensus-Designated Place (CDP)

Transportation and Connectivity in Tuckahoe, Virginia

TransportationDetails
Airport NameRichmond International Airport
IATA CodeRIC
Regional AirportHanover County Municipal Airport
PortPort of Richmond
Major HighwaysInterstate 64, Interstate 95, US Route 250, Parham Road
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available at Richmond Staples Mill Road Station
Local Transit ServiceGRTC Transit System
  • Interstate 64 (I-64) — Provides access between Tuckahoe, Richmond, and western Virginia.
  • Interstate 95 (I-95) — Major north-south highway connecting Richmond with Washington, D.C., and southern Virginia.
  • US Route 250 — Regional route connecting western Henrico County communities with Richmond.

Top Places to Visit Near Tuckahoe, Virginia

Landmark NameType
Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
MaymontHistoric Estate and Park
Deep Run ParkPublic Park
Short Pump Town CenterShopping Center
Tuckahoe PlantationHistoric Site
Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsArt Museum
Agecroft HallHistoric House Museum
James River Park SystemOutdoor Recreation Area
Science Museum of VirginiaScience Museum
Byrd ParkPublic Park

Driving Distances from Tuckahoe, Virginia to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
RichmondVirginia8 mi20 minutes
Short PumpVirginia8 mi15 minutes
WilliamsburgVirginia60 mi1 hour
CharlottesvilleVirginia70 mi1 hour 20 minutes
FredericksburgVirginia70 mi1 hour 15 minutes
NorfolkVirginia110 mi2 hours
Virginia BeachVirginia120 mi2 hours
Washington, D.C.District of Columbia110 mi2 hours
RaleighNorth Carolina150 mi2 hours 30 minutes
CharlotteNorth Carolina290 mi4 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Tuckahoe, Virginia

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of RichmondPrivateUniversityBusiness, law, arts, sciences, and leadership programs
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPublicUniversityMedicine, arts, engineering, and research programs
Reynolds Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, technical education, and transfer programs
Virginia Union UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, education, business, and theology programs
Henrico County Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies Near Tuckahoe, Virginia

James River, Tuckahoe Creek, Westhampton Lake, Three Lakes Park lakes, and nearby Richmond-area waterways

Golf Courses and Stadiums Near Tuckahoe

Golf Courses: Hermitage Country Club, Richmond Country Club, Belmont Golf Course, and Willow Oaks Country Club. Stadiums: University of Richmond Stadium, The Diamond, and Richmond-area sports facilities.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Tuckahoe, Virginia

Landmark NameType
Tuckahoe PlantationHistoric Plantation
Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
Deep Run ParkPublic Park
Short Pump Town CenterShopping Center
MaymontHistoric Estate and Park
Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsArt Museum
Agecroft HallHistoric House Museum
James River Park SystemOutdoor Recreation Area
Three Lakes ParkNature and Recreation Area

Tuckahoe, Virginia — Key Historical Facts

  • Tuckahoe is named after the historic Tuckahoe Plantation, one of the oldest surviving plantations in the Richmond region.
  • The area has roots dating back to the colonial period of Virginia and was part of the early settlement of the James River region.
  • Tuckahoe Plantation was the childhood home of Thomas Jefferson, who lived there during part of his early life.
  • The community developed from rural farmland into a suburban area as the Richmond metropolitan region expanded.
  • Tuckahoe became known for its residential neighborhoods, parks, schools, and access to Richmond's cultural attractions.
  • Today, Tuckahoe is a suburban community recognized for its historic sites, natural areas, and connection to the Richmond metropolitan area.

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