Charles Cittie, Charles City Shire, and Charles City County all extended to both sides of the James River, which was the major transportation thoroughfare of the Virginia Colony throughout the 17th century. The original central city of Charles City County was Charles City Point, which was in an area south of the James River at the confluence of the Appomattox River. The name was later shortened to City Point.
charles cittie charles city shire and charles city county all extended to both sides of the james river which was the major transportation thoroughfare of the virginia colony throughout the 17th century the original central city of charles city county was charles city point which was in an area south of the james river at the confluence of the appomattox river the name was later shortened to city point