Gazetteer/Almanac
Headnote
JEFFERSON COUNTY, situated on the northeasterly boundary of Virginia, with the Potomac river on the northeast, and traversed by the Shenandoah. Area, 225 square miles. Face of the country pleasantly diversified with hills and valleys; soil rich and well cultivated. Seat of justice, Charleston. Pop. in 1810, 11,851; in 1820, 13,087; in 1830, 12,927; in 1840, 14,082; in 1850, 15,357. (Fanning's, 1853)
Note Cards
Events
Date | Type | |
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Governor of Virginia requests Ohio for the extradition of two Harpers Ferry Raiders | Lawmaking/Litigating |
Places
Name | Type |
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Charlestown, VA | City or Town |
Harpers Ferry, VA | City or Town |
Shannondale Springs, VA | Location or Site |
Shepherdstown, VA | City or Town |