Bensley combines residential neighborhoods with a major-road setting in a way that reflects its position in northern Chesterfield County, south of Richmond. This census-designated community lies south of the James River, and nearby U.S. Route 1 links it with Richmond and other parts of the county. Chesterfield County was established in 1749, while nearby Richmond served as the Confederate capital from 1861 to 1865, a period documented in its museums and historic sites. Bensley provides a grounded introduction to the everyday urban edge of Virginia’s capital region. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Chesterfield County and the Richmond area.
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