VA-Z53 Prince Edward County

Marker text: PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Area 356 Square Miles

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-Sidney College is in it.

Conservation & Development Commission, 1928

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Location: US 460 (marker is in the median) at the Nottoway and Prince Edward county line., Prince Edward County, Virginia

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