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Charlotte County ~ Mecklenburg County

Jeb Stuart Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 48' 17.265816", -78° 34' 0.2955"
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Charlotte County

Formed in 1764 from Lunenburg, and named for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III. Patrick Henry and John Randolph of Roanoke lived in this county, and Henry is buried here.

Mecklenburg County

Formed in 1764 from Lunenburg, and named for Princess Charlotte, of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, queen of George III. Bacon the Rebel defeated the Indians near the present town of Clarksville, 1676.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
Charlotte County ~ Mecklenburg County Virginia Map