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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.

Howe, Henry (1816-1893)

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

OUTLINE HISTORY OF VIRGINIA.

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HENRY.

HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE SKETCH OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

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HENRY.

Henry was formed in 1776, from Pittsylvania, and named in
honor of Patrick Henry. It is in form approaching a square of
about 18 miles on a side. Its extreme SW. angle is crossed by the
two branches of Mary's River; but the greater part of the area
of the county is included in the valley of Smith's River, which enters
the county near its NW. angle, and forms a junction with the

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Dan near its SE. angle. Tobacco, Indian corn, oats, and wheat,
are the principal staples. Pop. in 1840, whites 4,243, slaves 2,852,
free colored 240; total, 7,335.

Martinsville, the county-seat, lies near the N. bank of Smith's
River, about 70 miles SW. of Lynchburg, and 194 miles from Richmond.
It is but a small village, situated on a beautiful eminence,
commanding an extensive view of the surrounding country, and
well supplied with excellent springs.