King George County, VA

Headnote
KING GEORGE was formed in 1720, from Richmond county. It lies between the Potomac and the Rappahannock, and is 18 miles long, with a mean breadth of 10; its surface is hilly, and its soil diversified. Its principal products are Indian corn, oats, wheat, tobacco, and some cotton. Pop. in 1840, whites 2,269, slaves 3,382, free colored 276; total, 5,927. (Historical Collections, 1852)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Burial Place of
    Name Type
    Edgehill, VA City or Town
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