Why was Richmond chosen as the capital of Virginia?

Answer 1

When the Revolutionary War started, Williamsburg, Virginia, was too close to the ocean and British war ships. As a result, the colonists moved the capital to a more secure location. Richmond was as far from the ocean as possible while still accessible to the ocean by river.

Answer 2

To give it a central location and to remove the risk of capture during the Revolutionary War.

Answer 3

Location, location, location. In part of course an inland location was less vulnerable to attack by sea.

Answer 4

Location. It was far enough inland to make it defensible during the Revolutionary War.

Answer 5

For safety during the Revolutionary War.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Because they felt like it.