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Westmoreland County ~ Northumberland County

Cople Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 38° 0' 27.83052", -76° 35' 17.575656"
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Westmoreland County

Formed in 1653 from Northumberland and King George, and named for an English county. In it were born George Washington, James Monroe, and Robert E. Lee.

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

 
   
 
 
Westmoreland County ~ Northumberland County Virginia Map