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Historical Highway MarkersAppomattox County/Charlotte CountyZ-114
Appomattox County
Formed in 1845 from Buckingham, Prince Edward, Charlotte, and Campbell, and named for an Indian tribe. This county was the scene of Lee's surrender, April 9, 1865.
Charlotte County
Formed in 1764 from Lunenburg, and named for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III.
Patrick Henry and John Randolph of Roanoke lived in this county, and Henry is buried here.
Virginia Conservation Commission, 1947 See a problem? Report it to HighwayMarkers@dhr.virginia.gov. |
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