Historical collections of Virginia 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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NICHOLAS. |
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NICHOLAS.
Nicholas was formed in 1818, from Kanawha, Greenbrier, and
Randolph. It is 44 miles long, with a mean width of 20 miles.
It is watered by Gauley and Elk Rivers,—the latter of which is a
beautiful flowing stream, susceptible, at a small expense, of being
made navigable to its source. The soil and climate present great
variety; being in some parts very warm and fertile, in others cold,
barren, and mountainous. Pop. in 1840, whites 2,440, slaves 72,
free colored 3; total, 2,515.
Summerville, the county-seat, 310 miles from Richmond, and
about 70 from the Ohio, contains about 25 dwellings.
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