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Louisa County ~ Fluvanna County

Three Notch Rd, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 58' 15.284568", -78° 13' 13.77372"
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Louisa County

Located in the heart of the Virginia Piedmont, this rural county was named for Louisa, a daughter of George II. It was formed from Hanover County in 1742; the county seat is Louisa. Among the county's historic resources is the Green Springs Historic District including Boswell's Tavern, which was used on one occasion during The Revolution as headquarters of the Marquis de Lafayette. Other landmarks include the monumental Louisa County courthouse and the old jail.

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.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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