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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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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 County

One 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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