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History of the School and Community:

In April 1886, Sir Grey Skipwith, Sr. purchased 246 acres called Oak Grove in Western Henrico County. This plot of land was located between Pepper Avenue, which was originally called Skipwith Road as it went over to Patterson Avenue.

In 1927, Grey Skipwith, Jr. designed their 3-story brick English Tudor home now located at 7344 Townes Road. The house was called “Bekeby.” It was completed in 1928 and was elaborately decorated. It was built on the site of Fort Hill, where Civil War abutments still exist.

In 1951, the property was sold for development. In 1957, Skipwith Elementary School was constructed at the current location.