Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville is a community of 38,683 people in Hanover County, Virginia.
Why visit Mechanicsville
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 129 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pole Green Produce, Pine Slash, Polegreen Church and Richmond International Raceway.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Mechanicsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hanover County, Virginia, United States. The population was 39,482 during the 2020 census, up from 36,348 in the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Mechanicsville, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Berry's Produce
Farm and orchard · 2.8 mi
9592 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville
Museums and landmarks29
Pine Slash
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Polegreen Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Site of what may be the first non-Anglican church in Virginia
6421 Heatherwood Drive
Barrett Juvenile Correctional Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Prison in Hanover County, Virginia
Battery Court Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Beth Elon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Birthplace of Patrick Henry
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Farmhouse called "Studley", located in what is now the village of Studley in Hanover County, Virginia
Brook Road Marker, Jefferson Davis Highway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Site in Henrico County, Virginia
Brookland Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Chamberlayne Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic apartment complex located in Richmond, Virginia
Chestnut Hill-Plateau Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Cold Harbor National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
National cemetery in Hanover County, Virginia
Cool Well
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
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2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes129
Chuan Chinese Bistro
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.1 mi
9363 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.3 mi
7420 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Bell Cafe
Cafe · 0.4 mi
8319 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville
Tu-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Williams Bakery
Bakery · 2.3 mi
8084 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville
Tu-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa 06:30-17:00
117 more on the map.
History
The area was settled by English colonists starting in the 17th century. Rural Plains, also known as Shelton House, is a structure built in 1670 and lived in by male Sheltons until 2006. Located in the northern part of the Mechanicsville CDP, it is now owned and operated by the National Park Service as one of the sites of the Richmond National Battlefield Park.
In addition to Rural Plains, Clover Lea, Cold Harbor National Cemetery, Cool Well, Hanover Meeting House, Hanover Town, Immanuel Episcopal Church, Laurel Meadow, Oak Forest, Oakley Hill, Selwyn, and Spring Green are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In downtown Mechanicsville stands a stone windmill, now a landmark in the area. The building was constructed as a Heritage Bank branch office in the 1970s. In 2007–2008, it was restored and enlarged by a new bank occupancy. The "windmill" is decorative and driven by an electric motor.
From the History section of Mechanicsville, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Holiday Inn Express Richmond-Mechanicsville
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
7441 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville
Churches and places of worship36
Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
New Hanover Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 3.4 mi
10058 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville
Shopping25
Mechanicsville Antiques and Collectibles - MAC
Shop · 1.9 mi
7508 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Battlefield Park Elementary
School · 3.2 mi
5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville
Healthcare19
Harness Health Pharmacy - Hanover
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
8200 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville
Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Hospital
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
8254 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville
Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
7009 Lee Park Road, Mechanicsville
Map of Mechanicsville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ashland Hanover Co Muni Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hanover County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2022-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- East Highland Park 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Highland Springs 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Lakeside 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Glen Allen 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Laurel 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Richmond 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Bon Air 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Manchester 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Chester 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Brandermill 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Shelton House - Shenk, Robshenk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Slash entrance, Nyttend, Public domain
- Polegreen church, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland park, Crazyale, CC0
- Oakley Hill, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park Southern Tip, Parismina, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Emek Sholom, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brook Road Marker, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henrico theater, Crazyale, CC0
- WattsHallUnionPresbyterianSeminary, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Patrick Henry Birthplace, Nyttend, Public domain
- Laurel Meadow from Lee Davis Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- Oak Forest, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BETH ELON, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Harbor National Cemetery, 6038 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville (Hanover County, Virginia), Charles B. Fraser, Fraserdesign, Photographer, Public domain
- Selwyn, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia Industrial Home School for Colored Girls, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chamberlayne Gardens Richmond VA, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Emmanuel Church, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ginter Park, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Camp Tuberculosis Hospital Administration Building, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Battery Court, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brookland Park, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hanover wayside picnic, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Williamsville driveway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Highland Park Public School Richmond Va 2011, Morgan Riley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Totomoi entrance, Nyttend, Public domain
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