Area Information

Midlothian is an outlying suburban community of Richmond, Virginia, located to the southwest of the city in Chesterfield County. Founded nearly 300 years ago, Midlothian has managed to retain its unique sense of place despite becoming part of a rapidly growing metropolitan area. Prior to the arrival of European settlers in the 17th century, our area was occupied by a number of Native Americans, many of whom were part of the Monacan tribe. They often found themselves in conflict with the Powhatan Confederacy of tribes that lived to the east, which ultimately drove them to depart the region in the 18th century. Around this same time, French Huguenot settlers came to this part of the Virginia colony to escape religious persecution in Europe. They were among the first Europeans to settle in our hilly, wooded terrain.

The need to ship out the coal brought railroad lines into the area, and mining remained the economic base of Midlothian all the way into the 20th century. As coal mining began to die out, however, the outward growth of the city of Richmond started to reach into Midlothian with the aid of new highways. Midlothian gradually changed into a peaceful suburban community, and it retains that same flavor to this day. Public schools and several private schools provide educational options to area students. Higher education is offered locally by John Tyler Community College and also by a wide variety of institutions in Richmond, only 15 miles away. These include Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Richmond, Bryan and Stratton College - Richmond, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and many specialized schools focusing on technical to law careers. St. Francis-Bon Secours Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital and MCV Hospitals & Physicians serve local health care needs. Chesterfield County is home to Pocahontas State Park, a 7,600-acre facility that has been ranked as one of the top 10 parks in the nation. This is the largest state park in Virginia and a popular spot for anyone who enjoys nature to camp or explore 88 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. During the summer months, the park's Aqua Center is a popular way to beat the heat. It features three pools of varying depths and a wide variety of slides, fountains, water guns and more. Those who prefer their water more natural can experience fishing and boating on 156-acre Beaver Lake. Nearby Chesterfield is host to the Chesterfield Museum, which tells the story of our county from prehistoric times all the way up to the modern day. Exhibits feature an exploration of early Indian culture, artifacts from the first coal and iron mines in America, early household and farming tools and a country store from the late 19th century. Midlothian Village Day occurs each fall. The celebration of our town brings a parade, festival and craft fair with plenty of live entertainment and food for all to enjoy. The city of Richmond is only 15 miles away, providing an abundance of historic plantations and museums such as the Museum and White House of the Confederacy, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Science Museum of Virginia, the Virginia Aviation Museum and a Children's Museum. The Richmond Metropolitan area has been ranked as the 14th best place in America for business and careers by Forbes Magazine and one of the top 5 cities for best quality of life, human resources and development. It's also only a one-hour drive to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley, or two hours to the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the waters of Chesapeake Bay. There's much more to see and do in and around Midlothian than just what we've covered here. Contact us today for more information on our area and the properties we currently have available. We promise to do everything in our power to help you find the home of your dreams.

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