KING GEORGE.
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.
King George C. H., situated near the centre of the county, 82
miles NNE. from Richmond, and 76 SW. of Washington, contains
about a dozen houses. Port Conway, on the Rappahannock, opposite
Port Royal, and Millville on the line of this and Westmoreland
counties, are small villages.
