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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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Virginia State Historical Marker |
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Amherst CountyFormed 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 |
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Amherst County ~ Bedford County Virginia Map
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