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Amherst County~Nelson County

Richmond Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 34' 12.726048", -78° 54' 41.52888"
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Amherst County

Formed in 1761 from Albemarle, and named for Jeffrey, Lord Amherst, British commander in the French and Indian War. Balcony Falls are in this county.

Nelson County

Formed in 1807 from Amherst, and named for General Thomas Nelson, Governor of Virginia, 1781. Oak Ridge, an old home, is in this county.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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