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Prince Edward County ~ Charlotte County

Farmville Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 5' 8.620944", -78° 28' 31.149912"
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Prince Edward County

Formed in 1753 from Amelia, and named for Prince Edward, son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and younger brother of King George III. General Joseph E. Johnston was born in this county; Hampden-Sydney College is in it.

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.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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