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Amherst County ~ Bedford County

Lee Jackson Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 35' 22.322688", -79° 22' 54.63534"
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Amherst County

Formed in 1761 from Albemarle, and named for Jeffrey, Lord Amherst, British commander in the French and Indian War. Balcony Falls are in this county.

Bedford County

Formed in 1753 from Lunenburg and Albemarle, and named for the fourth Duke of Bedford, English statesman. The Peaks of Otter are in this county.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
Amherst County ~ Bedford County Virginia Map