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Henrico County~Hanover County

Mechanicsville Tpke, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 35' 27.443076", -77° 23' 9.073932"
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Henrico County

An original shire formed in 1634. Named for Henrico Town, founded in 1611, which was named for Henry, Prince of Wales. The battles of Seven Pines, Savage's Station, Glendale, and Malvern Hill took place in this county in 1862.

Hanover County

Formed in 1720 from New Kent, and named for the Electorate of Hanover. Patrick Henry and Henry Clay were born in this county. In it were fought the battles of Gaines's Mill, 1862, and Cold Harbor, 1864.

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