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Historical Highway MarkersMecklenburg County/Brunswick CountyZ-196
Mecklenburg County
Formed in 1764 from Lunenburg, and named for Princess Charlotte, of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, queen of George III. Bacon the Rebel defeated the Indians near the present town of Clarksville, 1676.
Brunswick County
Formed in 1720 from Prince George, Surry, and Isle of Wight. Named for the House of
Brunswick, which came to the throne of England in 1714, when George I was crowned king.
Colonial Fort Christanna was in this county.
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