Near Burkeville in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Prince Edward County / Nottoway County
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 18, 2010
1. Prince Edward County Side
Prince Edward County. Area 356 Square Miles. Formed 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-Sydney College is in it.
Nottoway County. Area 310 Square Miles. Formed in 1788 from Amelia and named for an Indian tribe. Tarleton passed through this county in 1781. Here lived William Hodges Mann, Governor of Virginia, 1910-1914.
Erected 1928 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number Z-53.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 37° 13.57′ N, 78° 14.288′ W. Marker is near Burkeville, Virginia, in Prince Edward County. Marker is at the intersection of West
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 18, 2010
2. Nottoway County Side
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Prince Edward County / Nottoway County (approx. 3 miles away); Burkeville Junction (approx. 3.2 miles away); a different marker also named Burkeville Junction (approx. 3.2 miles away); Wilson-Kautz Raid (approx. 3.2 miles away); Burkeville (approx. 3.2 miles away); a different marker also named Prince Edward County / Nottoway County (approx. 3.4 miles away); Lee's Retreat (approx. 3.4 miles away); Ingleside Training Institute (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burkeville.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 18, 2010
3. Prince Edward County / Nottoway County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 752 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
