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West Virginia~ Frederick County

Martinsburg Pike, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 39° 17' 39.693012", -78° 4' 48.295452"
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West Virginia was long a part of Virginia. Morgan Morgan began the settlement of the region in 1727. A great battle with the Indians took place at Point Pleasant, 1774. West Virginia became a separate state of the Union in 1863.

Frederick County

Formed in 1738 from Orange, and named for Frederick, Prince of Wales, father of King George III. Several battles were fought in the vicinity of Winchester, 1862-1864.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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