NORTHUMBERLAND.
Northumberland was formed in 1648. Its length is 30, mean
width 12 miles. It is situated in the east part of the state, on
Chesapeake Bay, and has the mouth of the Potomac River on its
northeast boundary. It is drained by several small streams flowing
into the Potomac and Wicomico Rivers, which empty into
Chesapeake Bay. Beside the ordinary products of this portion of
the state, about 50,000 pounds of sugar are annually produced.
Pop., whites 4,034, slaves 3,243, free colored 647; total, 7,924.
Northumberland C. H., or Heathsville, is 98 miles NE. of Richmond.
It is a handsome village, situated near the head of Coan
River, a navigable stream emptying into the Potomac. It contains
a Methodist church, several mercantile and mechanical establishments,
and about 60 dwellings.
