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Henry County ~ Franklin County

Virgil H Goode Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 49' 6.823092", -79° 55' 54.713604"
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Henry County

Formed in 1776 from Pittsylvania, and named for Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia. Henry lived in this county, 1779-84.

Franklin County

Formed in 1785 from Henry and Bedford and added to from Patrick. Named for Benjamin Franklin. General Jubal A. Early lived in this county.

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