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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WARWICK.
Warwick was one of the eight original shires into which Virginia
was divided in 1634: its extreme length is 20, and greatest
breadth 5 miles. It occupies a portion of the narrow peninsula
between York and James Rivers, the latter of which forms its
southwestern boundary. Pop. in 1840, whites 604, slaves 831, free
colored 21; total, 1,456.
The C. H. lies about 3 miles N. of the James, and 77 miles southeasterly
from Richmond.
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