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Sussex County ~ Southampton County

General Mahone Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 56' 54.272688", -76° 57' 25.646148"
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Sussex County

Formed in 1753 from Surry, and named for an English county. Cornwallis passed through this county in 1781.

Southampton County

Formed 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.

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