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Historical Highway MarkersWestmoreland County/Northumberland CountyZ-4
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.
Conservation & Development Commission, 1928 See a problem? Report it to HighwayMarkers@dhr.virginia.gov. |
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