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Historical Highway MarkersPrince Edward County/Nottoway CountyZ-53
Prince Edward County
Formed in 1753 from Amelia, and named for Prince Edward, son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and younger brother of King George III. General Joseph E. Johnston was born in this county; Hampden-Sydney College is in it.
Nottoway County
Formed in 1788 from Amelia, and named for an Indian tribe. Tarleton passed through this county in 1781. Here lived William Hodges Mann, Governor of Virginia 1910-14.
Conservation & Development Commission, 1928 See a problem? Report it to HighwayMarkers@dhr.virginia.gov. |
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