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containing a collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c., relating to its history and antiquities, together with geographical and statistical descriptions : to which is appended, an historical and descriptive sketch of the District of Columbia : illustrated by over 100 engravings, giving views of the principal towns, seats of eminent men, public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, etc., etc.
  
  
  
  
  
  
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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.