Lancaster County, VA

Headnote
LANCASTER was formed in 1652. It lies on the N. side of the Rappahannock, at its mouth, and is 24 miles long, with a mean breadth of 8 miles. Pop. in 1840, whites 1,903, slaves 2,478, free colored 247; total, 4,628. (Historical Collections, 1852)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Lancaster, VA City or Town
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