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Historical Highway MarkersCumberland County/Prince Edward CountyZ-55
Cumberland County
Formed in 1748 from Goochland, and named for the Duke of Cumberland, second son of
King George II. The earliest call for independence came from this county, April 22, 1776.
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.
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