Varina (/vəˈraɪnə/ və-RY-nə) is a former unincorporated community and current magisterial district in the easternmost portion of Henrico County, Virginia, United States.

A persistent but incorrect legend linking Varina Plantation with John Rolfe and Pocahontas arose in the mid-19th century.

in the upper part neare the neck of land commonly called Verinas, butting E. upon 2 Mi.

The Native American massacre (Powhatan attack of 1622) resulted in the downfall of the Henricus settlement.

[2] Varina became the county seat of Henrico when it was formed as one of the eight original shires of Virginia in 1634.

[5] Chief Justice John Marshall owned the Chickahominy Farm near Meadowview Park as a country residence in the early 19th century.

The Greek Revival style farmhouse, built in the 19th century, still survives but has been part of a project to restore the building and it was moved from its original location.

[6] During the Civil War, Clover Forest Plantation was Robert E. Lee's headquarters for a period.

[6] Cedar Hill was used as a camp during the Seven Days Battle, including by Confederate units of Dershaws Division.

[1] Robert E. Lee, a Confederate soldier, established his Richmond-area headquarters at the Dabbs House.