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Southampton County~Isle of Wight County
Windsor Blvd,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 52' 3.85752",
-76° 50' 0.88782"
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Virginia State Historical Marker |
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Southampton CountyFormed in 1748 from Isle of Wight and Nansemond. Named for a locality that was originally named for the Earl of Southampton, active in the first settlement. General William Mahone was born in this county.Isle of Wight CountyOne of the original shires formed in 1634. Its name was at first Warrascoyack, changed in 1637 to Isle of Wight. One of the oldest churches in the United States is in this county.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Southampton County~Isle of Wight County Historical Marker Location Map, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Map
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