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Cumberland County/Prince Edward County

Cumberland County/Prince Edward County is a Virginia historical marker in Prince Edward County, dedicated 1928.

Prince Edward County · dedicated 1928 · Rte. 45

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Cumberland County Formed in 1748 from Goochland, and named for the Duke of Cumberland, second son of King George II. The earliest call for independence came from this county, April 22, 1776. Prince Edward County Formed in 1753 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.

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