Historical Highway Markers

Westmoreland County/Richmond County

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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. Richmond County Formed in 1692 from Old Rappahannock County, and named for the town of Richmond, Surrey, England. Sabine Hall and Mount Airy, noted old homes, are in this county.

Conservation & Development Commission, 1928

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