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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SUSSEX.
Sussex was formed in 1754, from Surry: it is about 32 miles
long, and 18 wide. The rail-road from Petersburg to Weldon, N.
C., runs through a portion of it on the west. The Nottoway runs
centrally through it, and the Blackwater forms a part of its NE.
boundary. About 500,000 pounds of cotton are annually produced
in the county. Pop. in 1840, whites 3,584, slaves 6,384, free colored
811; total, 11,229.
The C. H. is situated near the centre of the county, 48 miles SSE.
of Richmond.
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