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King and Queen County~Essex County

Richmond Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 49' 45.158664", -76° 57' 1.431936"
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King and Queen County

Formed in 1691 from New Kent, and named for King William III and Queen Mary. The family of George Rogers Clark long lived in this county.

Essex County

Formed in 1691 from Old Rappahannock County, and named for Essex County, England. R. M. T. Hunter, United States Senator and Confederate Secretary of State, lived in this county.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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