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Amelia County ~ Chesterfield County
Hull Street Rd,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 21' 18.187848",
-77° 50' 59.142912"
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Virginia State Historical Marker |
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Amelia County Formed in 1734 from Prince George and Brunswick, and named for Princess Amelia, daughter of King George II. William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia 1827-30, lived in this county.Chesterfield County Formed in 1748 from Henrico, and named for the Earl of Chesterfield, noted courtier. The first iron furnace in America, 1619, was in this county. The battle of Drewry's Bluff, 1864, took place here.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Amelia County ~ Chesterfield County Virginia Map
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