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Richmond County~Northumberland County

VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 56' 56.845716", -76° 36' 20.0286"
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Richmond County

Formed in 1692 from Old Rappahannock County, and named for the town of Richmond, Surrey, England. Sabine Hall and Mount Airy, noted old homes, are in this county.

Northumberland County

Originally an Indian district called Chickacoan. In 1648 it became Northumberland County, named for an English county. The mouth of the Potomac River is here.

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