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Claremont

Cabin Point Rd, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 13' 6.331656", -76° 58' 3.058968"
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The Quiyoughcohannock Indian village nearby was first visited by English settlers in May, 1607. The first land patent at Claremont was 200 acres granted to George Harrison in 1621. Arthur Allen, who built the house now known as Bacon's Castle, first purchased land here in 1656. The estate was called Cleremont by William Allen by 1793, and Claremont Manor was probably built by him after 1754. Situated on land that had been part of the Allen estate, the town of Claremont was incorporated in 1886.

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