Pulaski County, VA

Headnote
PULASKI was formed in 1839... The face of the country N. and NW. of the C. H., is generally level and adapted to grain and grazing; S. and SE. of the C. H., it is more broken; yet on and near New River it is very fertile and productive in wheat. There is considerable mountain land in the county. Beef cattle are at this time the great staple of the county; but horses, swine, sheep, grain, tobacco, and hemp, could be produced in the greatest abundance. Population in 1840, whites 2,768, slaves 954, free colored 17; total, 3,739. (Historical Collections, 1852)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Newbern, VA City or Town
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