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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SURRY.
Surry was formed in 1652: it measures each way about 18
miles. The James runs on its northern, and the Blackwater River
on a portion of its southern line. Pop. in 1840, whites 2,557,
slaves 2,853, free colored 1,070; total, 6,480.
The C. H. is situated 5 miles S. of James River, and 55 southeasterly
from Richmond. There is in this county, on or near the
James, an antique mansion, called "Bacon's Castle," supposed by
some to have been once fortified by Nathaniel Bacon, the leader of
"the Rebellion" in 1676. On what ground this supposition rests,
we have been unable to ascertain.
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