While the state of Virginia was founded in 1607, the city of Richmond, Virginia was founded in 1737 by William Byrd and serves as the states capital. The city of Richmond, Virginia is rich in history and culture.
The city of Richmond, Virginia has a mild climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters for the most part. The winters are mild due to the mountains that provide a barrier to the cold and the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean provide help with preventing hot, humid summers. Richmond, Virginia while rich in history, is also rich in the arts and architecture. Richmond, Virginia boasts many museums, art galleries, theatres and monuments.
The city of Richmond, Virginia is presently home to Fortune 500 companies as well as Fortune 1000 companies. Some companies include Genworth Financial, Brinks and Owens & Minor. While it is not presently a Fortune 500 company, Virginia BioTechnology Research Park is also located in Richmond and is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company.
Some famous people who have hailed from Richmond, Virginia include: General Douglas MacArthur, General Robert E. Lee, Shirley MacLaine and Warren Beatty.
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