Historical Highway Markers

Henry County/Franklin County

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Henry County Formed in 1776 from Pittsylvania, and named for Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia. Henry lived in this county, 1779-84. Franklin County Formed in 1785 from Henry and Bedford and added to from Patrick. Named for Benjamin Franklin. General Jubal A. Early lived in this county.

Virginia Conservation Commission, 1940

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